Weekend Shift Supervisor

Weekend Shift Supervisor/ Residential Counselor

Company: CareLink Community Support Services

For over 60 years CareLink Community Support Services has been dedicated to helping people with disabilities to live in the community with dignity and independence. Our rehabilitation services and professional staff provide the support that people with serious mental illness physical disabilities and other developmental challenges need to be active productive members of their communities.

Location: Philadelphia PA 19144 (Senior Supported Living SSL Program)

Pay Rate:

• $16.25/hour when working as a Residential Counselor
• $18.25/hour when working as a Weekend Shift Supervisor

Job Type: Fulltime/ Parttime

Available shift:

• 40 hours a week) Weekend Shift Supervisor/Residential Counselor. 3rd shift/ 2nd shift Saturday through Tuesday
  • 7:30PM7:30AM Saturday and Sunday (WSS)
  • 3:00PM11:00PM Monday and Tuesday (RC)
• 24 Hours) Saturday and Sunday 7:30 PM to 7:30 AM

SignOn Bonus:

Signon bonuses are now available! Based on your weekly hours or shift offered you can receive up to $300 after completing your first 90 days of employment. After 180 days of continued and successful employment you can receive another bonus up to $300!

Benefits:

• Medical Dental and Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Bereavement leave
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Long term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Basic life insurance and basic AD&D coverage at no cost to employees
• Voluntary employee paid benefit plans: Short term disability and Supplemental life insurance and AD&D
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Job Description:

TheResidential Counselor/Weekend Shift Supervisoris responsible for oversight and operations of the shift and ensures the general supervision of the residential staff of the program and for promoting recovery wellness and selfdetermination for individuals participating in services by implementing supporting and documenting activities that promote recovery. This position is responsible for supporting community integration to promote the pursuit of independence for all individuals participating in service.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED plus four years of related work experience is requiredORTwo years of college plus two years of related work experienceORBachelors degree from an accredited college in related field
• CPRP certification preferred.
• Motivation interest and ability to work empathetically with people with disabilities using methods of recovery principles including knowledge of basic principles and methods of rehabilitation and the ability to make sound judgments regarding the health and welfare of the consumer is required.
• Work as a leader and provide training to staff: communicate in a supportive and teaching manner; effectively handle multiple tasks and to work independently.
• Ability to prepare meals perform general housekeeping and maintenance duties.
• A valid state drivers license and ability and willingness to drive agency van required
• Must be able to write and speak English in an understandable manner.
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information required

Essential Functions:

• Participate in the development and implementation of service/recovery plans reflecting the individuals preferences goals lifestyles and interests.
• Assess teach evaluate and supervise individuals skills in the areas of daily living meal planning housekeeping career needs and social recreational and community activities.
• Complete written documentation daily that reflects the individuals recovery and progress on their goals as well as staff interventions.
• Assist and oversee individuals with medication regimen including PRN medications.
• Consistently engages in productive/therapeutic activities.
• Encourage and support individuals in developing positive relationships with family and significant others.
• Assist individuals through modeling verbal teaching and/or direct assistance with maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of their individual rooms and their residence.
• Assist or prepare various foods for individual meals as required.
• Ensure that any and all dietary considerations are followed. Food shopping must be completed and dietary preferences/concerns will need to be considered.
• Locate and access community medical resources for individual needs as applicable and as instructed.
• Take regular responsibility in shift activities including but not limited to site trash removal changing linens making beds cleaning bathrooms cleaning common areas which include but are not limited to the living room kitchen foyer dining area and hallways.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas including assisting with maintenance of the kitchen common areas linen closets medication storage areas and staff office.
• Use appropriate communication channels.
• Respond appropriately to safety/emergency situations.
• Drive agency vehicles in a safe manner following the applicable traffic laws for purposes of supporting individuals and/or the program.

Physical Demands:

• Lifting is required.
• Ability to lift at least a minimum of twenty 20 pounds.
• Ability to physically assist individuals in personal care.
• Ability to perform common household cleaning activities that involve consistent standing bending twisting pushing pulling and walking
• Shovel snow off of walkways sidewalks and porches if applicable.