Community Resources for Justice
Residential Counselor (FT)
Community Resources for Justice, Templeton, Massachusetts, us, 01468
Job Summary
To support individuals in attaining the highest quality of life while maintaining their safety across all settings. Supervisory Responsibilities
None Responsibilities
Implement Positive Behavior Supports (PBS). Report any significant issues using the on‑call hierarchy. Implement and follow individuals’ Behavior Skills Plans. Implement and follow EO509 Dining Guidelines. Participate in and complete Licensing and Certification paperwork, including daily planners, monthly menus, house meetings, budgeting, medical appointments, etc. Follow and implement individuals’ daily schedules. Enhance an individual’s development by providing job coaching. Maintain appropriate and professional boundaries with the individuals. Involve individuals in social and vocational opportunities. Promote a high quality of living for the individuals, including assistance with showers, toileting, brushing teeth, laundry, etc. Support and accompany individuals in the community, including religious services, hospitals, correctional facilities, courts, and support groups. Record accurate and quality data on each individual throughout the shift using ICentrixs. Provide supervision of the individuals and ensure their safety in the residence and community. Promote a high quality of living that includes routine maintenance/housekeeping such as shoveling, mopping, and cleaning appliances. Provide transportation, whether in the company vehicle or personal vehicle, for individuals following the GPS Guidelines. Perform verbal or physical interventions as needed to ensure safety. Conduct physical restraints as needed. Maintain confidentiality and cyber security. Engage in extended standing, sitting, running, and lifting as required to ensure safety. Required Skills/Abilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Able to accept constructive criticism as a learning tool. Able to handle intimate and personal issues with tact and discretion. Able to work in a team setting. Able to stay awake and alert while on shift at all times. Flexibility to work at different locations and shifts to accommodate business needs, including arriving on time, maintaining contracted ratios, working holiday shifts, and weekends. Able to calmly and patiently manage threatening and assaultive situations. Able to act appropriately in the event of an emergency. Basic computer skills (email, databases, internet, etc.) and ability to copy, scan, and fax. Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent. Valid driver’s license. PABC (physical restraints). CPR/First Aid. MAP. DDS Licensing and Certification required training. Preferred Education and Experience
1 year of residential experience. Heavy travel – once or more a week. Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice based on business needs.
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To support individuals in attaining the highest quality of life while maintaining their safety across all settings. Supervisory Responsibilities
None Responsibilities
Implement Positive Behavior Supports (PBS). Report any significant issues using the on‑call hierarchy. Implement and follow individuals’ Behavior Skills Plans. Implement and follow EO509 Dining Guidelines. Participate in and complete Licensing and Certification paperwork, including daily planners, monthly menus, house meetings, budgeting, medical appointments, etc. Follow and implement individuals’ daily schedules. Enhance an individual’s development by providing job coaching. Maintain appropriate and professional boundaries with the individuals. Involve individuals in social and vocational opportunities. Promote a high quality of living for the individuals, including assistance with showers, toileting, brushing teeth, laundry, etc. Support and accompany individuals in the community, including religious services, hospitals, correctional facilities, courts, and support groups. Record accurate and quality data on each individual throughout the shift using ICentrixs. Provide supervision of the individuals and ensure their safety in the residence and community. Promote a high quality of living that includes routine maintenance/housekeeping such as shoveling, mopping, and cleaning appliances. Provide transportation, whether in the company vehicle or personal vehicle, for individuals following the GPS Guidelines. Perform verbal or physical interventions as needed to ensure safety. Conduct physical restraints as needed. Maintain confidentiality and cyber security. Engage in extended standing, sitting, running, and lifting as required to ensure safety. Required Skills/Abilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Able to accept constructive criticism as a learning tool. Able to handle intimate and personal issues with tact and discretion. Able to work in a team setting. Able to stay awake and alert while on shift at all times. Flexibility to work at different locations and shifts to accommodate business needs, including arriving on time, maintaining contracted ratios, working holiday shifts, and weekends. Able to calmly and patiently manage threatening and assaultive situations. Able to act appropriately in the event of an emergency. Basic computer skills (email, databases, internet, etc.) and ability to copy, scan, and fax. Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent. Valid driver’s license. PABC (physical restraints). CPR/First Aid. MAP. DDS Licensing and Certification required training. Preferred Education and Experience
1 year of residential experience. Heavy travel – once or more a week. Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice based on business needs.
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