Job detail

Residential Counselor

People Encouraging People

#Case Management #Behavioral Health #Crisis Intervention #Patient Safety #Human Services #Psychology #Adolescent Care #Independent Living Skills #Medication Compliance

Quick overview

Provide daily support and guidance to young adults in a residential program to develop independent living skills. Responsibilities include supervising household tasks, monitoring medication compliance, and performing crisis intervention.

Requirements summary

An Associate's Degree in Human Services or Psychology with at least one year of experience is preferred. Candidates must have a clean driving record and pass a criminal background check.

associate degreePatient AdvocacyCrisis InterventionCase DocumentationResident SupervisionMedication MonitoringHousehold ManagementIndependent Living Skills TrainingEmergency Counseling

Job description

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