Role OverviewAs a Residential Counselor, you will provide direct support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a small group residential setting or an individual living arrangement. You will work together with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform their lives by either building independence skills or increasing each person's quality of life.
What You Will Do
You will administer medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP), implement treatment plans, and assist people with activities of daily living, such as household chores and cooking. You will also strengthen residents' connection to their community by providing transportation on outings such as shopping and doctor's appointments.
Why It Might Be a Fit
We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security. Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes a fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan, competitive medical, dental and vision plans, and generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick time benefits.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience working with people with developmental disabilities and/or brain injury (strongly preferred)
- Strong time management and writing skills
- 21 years of age or older
- Current, valid, US drivers' license for at least 6 months
- Ability to become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment
- Ability to become MAP certified within 150 days of employment
- Ability to successfully complete Safety Care within 90 days
- Ability to successfully pass a CORI, reference, national fingerprinting and driving record check
Benefits
- Fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan
- Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Generous Vacation, Holiday, Personal and Sick Time Benefits
- Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
- Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
- $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap
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