Provides direct support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a small group residential setting or an individual living arrangement.
Works together with the people served, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff.
Assists in developing, implementing, and documenting treatment, including ISP/IPs and clinical programs.
Provides training and support to persons served including rehabilitative interventions, behavioral interventions and monitoring, appointment scheduling, money management, ADLs, grocery shopping, meal planning and cooking, household chores.
Assists individuals in becoming fully integrated into their communities.
Plans recreational and social activities to promote the emotional well-being of persons served and improve quality of life.
Provides transportation as necessary.
Assesses residents’ physical and emotional status, and reports changes to supervisor.
Maintains records for persons served and documents all information related to incidents, programs and routine activities in a communication log.
Ensures program site safety and maintenance as necessary at all times.
Completes various paperwork and logs and online data records including communication logs, community membership logs, chore schedules, timesheets, and application forms.

At least one year of experience and/or training in a related function is preferred.
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 sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways.
Ability to assist clients with tasks of daily living.
Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
CPR required within two weeks of hire
First Aid required within two weeks of hire
MAC follows CT guidelines
Safety Care required within two weeks of hire

Residential Counselor

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