Provides individual and group support to persons served in a residential program supporting individuals diagnosed with a brain injury.
Teaches skills to enhance independence and quality of life.
Ensures a safe, secure, and clean residential environment.
Assists individuals in becoming fully integrated into their communities.
Teaches skills to enhance independence and self-advocacy, and supports choices that contribute to living a good and meaningful life.
Assists individuals to access community-based support and resources.
Plans recreational and social activities that promote social inclusion and the emotional well-being of individuals in support of living a good life.
Supports individuals in the home with access to assistive technology and adaptive equipment as a means to augment communication, access their communities, and generally live more independently.
Monitors individual funds, as needed.
Maintains records for individuals in the home.
Ensures compliance with all internal and external regulatory policies, procedures, and standards.

Candidates with one or more years of experience and/or training in a related function are encouraged to apply.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle.
If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks.
A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment.
Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position.
Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift.
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer.
Ability to assist clients with tasks of daily living.
Required Certifications: CPR required within two weeks of hire, First Aid required within two weeks of hire, MAP required within 150 days of hire, PBS Tier 1 required within 150 days of hire, Safety Care required within 90 days of hire, May be asked to obtain CBIS certification (Certified Brain Injury Specialist).

Residential Counselor, Brain Injury

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