Residential Counselor- Chester County and Camden County

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.

Salary:

$16.25 an hour (1st shift)

$17.25 an hour (2nd shift)

Available Shifts:

New Jersey:

2nd shift Thursday through Monday 3:00pm- 11:00pm

Phoenixville PA:

1st shift Sunday through Thursday 7:00am- 3:00pm

2nd shift Friday through Monday 3:00pm- 11:00pm

PRN- Sunday availability

West Chester PA:
1st shift Friday through Monday 8:00am- 4:00pm (East Market)

1st shift Tuesday through Saturday 7:00am- 3:00pm (Reservoir Rd)

2nd shift Sunday through Thursday 3:00pm- 11:00pm (Reservoir Rd)

2nd shift Friday through Monday 3:00pm- 11:00pm (Reservoir Rd)

PRN- Sunday availability 1st shift and 2nd shift

Downingtown PA:

1st shift Sunday through Thursday 7:00am- 3:00pm (Creekside)

1st shift Friday through Monday 7:00am- 3:00pm (Creekside)

PRN 1st shift- Sunday and Monday 7:00am- 3:00pm (Creekside)

2nd shift Sunday through Thursday 3:00pm- 11:00pm (Creekside)

PRN 2nd shift- Friday and Saturday 3:00pm- 11:00pm (Creekside)

Coatesville PA:

2nd shift Friday through Monday 3:00pm- 11:00pm (Kings HWY)

PRN- Sunday availability (Kings HWY)

2nd shift Friday through Monday 4:00pm- 12:00am (Manor Rd.) $18.50 an hour

Chester Springs PA:

1st shift Sunday through Thursday 8:00am- 4:00pm

1st shift Friday through Monday 8:00am- 4:00pm

PRN

Pottstown PA:

2nd shift Wednesday through Sunday 3:00pm- 11:00pm

About the Role:
This role supports individuals receiving services by assisting with daily living activities and fostering recovery wellness and self-determination. Key responsibilities include implementing and documenting person-centered activities promoting community integration and encouraging independence. Additionally the position contributes to maintaining a safe and welcoming service environment. All duties align with the agencys mission values and goals.

What Youll Do:

• 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/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.
• Provide consistent and positive feedback to participants in relation to the progress made on their goals.
• Provide individuals with opportunities to make informed decisions and support them in their decisions.
• Actively uphold and advocate for individuals rights.
• Use knowledge of basic recovery principles and methods of rehabilitation in the performance of your job.
• Ensure individuals participate in appropriate daily activities that promote recovery.
• Use person centered language (non-judgmental or negative) in written documentation.
• Communicating with individuals using language that promotes respect acceptance and hope for their recovery
• Work creatively with people in recovery with respect to their cultural heritage or cultural identification age disability religious or spiritual identification.
• Actively provides opportunities and support to the individual in finding and expressing spiritual growth/well-being.
• Monitor assess and report everyones need for additional or replacement clothing or personal items and notify Program Supervisor.
• Educate discuss and encourage residents to address their daily and long-term physical health.
• Assist individuals who are on smoking precautions to maintain safety.
• Encourage and assist individuals through modeling verbal teaching and/or direct assistance to engage in appropriate personal hygiene activities including but not limited to getting dressed tooth brushing showering toileting etc.
• Review emergency procedures with individuals on a regular basis.
• Assist and supervise individuals in the planning initiation and participation of social and recreational activities based on their interests.
• Support individuals in accessing the community through use of agency or public transportation.
• Provide the individual with opportunities and support to access the community resources in achieving their goals

Qualifications

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Education: Bachelors Degree

Field of study: Human Services or related field

Work Experience (preferred): 1 to 2 years

Life Experience: Working in Human Services field or relevant life experience

Certifications Licenses Registrations Required: Valid Drivers License CPRP/RPRP Certification is preferred Certified Peer Specialist is preferred.

Whats in it for you:

Robust Health and Welfare Benefits

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

403B with Employer Match

Employee Referral Programs

Tuition Reimbursement and more!

CareLink Community Support Services is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal and state civil rights laws.