The Residential Counselor is responsible for providing care and treatment as outlined in the client’s treatment plan. Functions as a member of the client’s treatment team as outlined in the policy and procedures manual.

• Implements effectively cottage activities of daily living to include: wake up and bedtime routine, meal time, maintains a clean, inviting, safe and orderly environment.
• Maintains clients’ personal hygiene, cleanliness, grooming, clothing and adheres to infection control procedures and practices universal precautions.
• Effectively and appropriately sets limits with clients that are appropriate to the situation.
• Escorts clients safely to activities or appointments on or off campus as needed.
• Adheres to established guidelines for observing clients on special precautions.
• Coaches recreational activities to role model and encourage client participation.
• Models appropriate and professional behavior (i.e., dress, habits, personality, tact, etc.).
• Consistently follows proper guidelines and procedures for intervening with physically aggressive clients.
• Ensures that documentation in client’s file, group log and weekly summaries is accurate and completed in the prescribed time.
• Relates with clients, parents, peers and the general public in a respectful and professional manner.
• Ensures that client needs and services are provided within departmental guidelines.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the disaster and safety plans.
• Ensures that all medications administered are accurate, given in the prescribed time, and documented appropriately.
• Maintains a professional attitude with others.
• Actively supports agency philosophy and goals.
• Works effectively as a team member.
• Displays a willingness to work on varying assignments.
• Continually displays a positive attitude to the department and the agency.
• Completes assignments per department and agency schedules.
• Executes sound judgment by effectively analyzing problems, determining appropriate actions and utilizing timely and logical decision making skills.
• Actively seeks self improvement opportunities (continuing education and professional development).
• Displays adaptability to changes in the work duties or settings, including being open to new ideas and approaches to current tasks.
• Utilizes interpersonal skills necessary for focusing, active involvement and participation.
• Reports to work on time as scheduled.
• Provides proper notification for absences and tardiness.
• Reports to work on time as scheduled and ensures breaks and meal times are kept to acceptable limits.
• Demonstrates ability to function independently to include follow through with assigned tasks.
• Staff member demonstrates an awareness and understanding of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the client and implements awareness and understanding in the client’s treatment.
• Acquires up to date information on clients thru pass downs, emails, and team minutes.

Shift Schedule: Monday to Friday – 7am to 3pm