Residential Counselor

POSITION OVERVIEW

Responsible for providing daily support and guidance in the development of independent living skills of clients assigned to housing units in PEP’s adolescent residential program. Services and specific assignments will be flexible based on the client’s need

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

- Create a supportive home environment for the young adults enrolled in the PEP housing program

- Instruct, supervise and participate in performing household tasks with residents such as cleaning, meal preparation, household budget planning, grocery shopping, etc

- Assist residents in the development of daily living skills by identifying and meeting social, environmental and health care needs

- Plan, coordinate and participate in residential social activities

- Transport residents to and from PEP center, social activities, appointments and community locations as required

- Perform crisis intervention; emergency counseling and assistance; notify supervisor or on call person of clinical crisis and other emergencies in accordance with PEP policy

- Communicate and document activities and behaviors of residents in reports and records as assigned

- Inspect housing units periodically and report repairs and maintenance, as necessary

- Monitor and document medication compliance and report changes in symptoms, side effects, or over/under medication to the supervisor

- Assist and instruct clients in all areas of personal hygiene

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Provide assistance in independent living skills

Monitor and document client medication

Satisfactory completion of all client-related assessments, notes and reports are completed

Client safety

EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: Associates Degree in Human Services or Psychology with at least 1-year experience preferred.

OJT: At least one month training required

Job Requirements:

All counselors must have a clean driving record

All counselors must have a criminal background check

COMMENTS

Counselors working the night shift are required to remain awake and available during their shift.

Hours are Saturday & Sunday 8am - 2pm