Residential Counselor Overnight Youth IDD

SCHEDULE: Friday to Tuesday 11 PM to 7 AM.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Residential Counselor Youth I/DD provides therapeutic residential support to youths with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities. The successful candidate will assist with daily living activities and provide behavioral support in a group home setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Orients newly admitted clients
• Plans leads and supervises client activities
• Provides positive behavioral supports on a daily basis
• Provides direct supervision in a group home setting
• Provides input into assessments conferences and treatment planning
• Facilitates community integration through focused recreational activities
• Provides pre-vocational skills training as indicated based on client needs
• Collects and records data and completes all required documentation
• Provides transportation as needed and accompanies clients to and from appointments
• Responsible for ensuring a safe therapeutic environment and adhering to all safety standards Federal and State regulations and corporate policies

EDUCATION KNOWLEDGE SKILL & ABILITY:

• High School diploma or equivalent and one year of experience working with I/DD individuals in a group setting OR
• Associates or Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a field unrelated to social work/psychology and six (6) months experience working with I/DD individuals in a group setting OR
• Associates or Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in social work psychology or related field
• Valid unrestricted drivers license with a clean driving record
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to demonstrate respect for children/adolescents and their families

EEO STATEMENT:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex national origin ancestry marital status affectional or sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.