IDN Counselor – Residential

Jobtailor; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New Britain, CT is seeking a dedicated direct care professional to support individuals in residential and community settings. You will assist with day-to-day activities, implement behavior supports, and document progress in CX360, ensuring timely data entry.

You will work 1:1 with persons served, help them achieve daytime goals, advocate for their needs, and maintain a safe, empowering environment. Prior experience and valid driver license are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; in some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.
• One year of experience/training in a related function.
• Valid US driver's licence; must be at least 21 years old and have maintained a valid licence for at least 6 months.
• Access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
• CPR within two weeks of hire.
• First Aid within two weeks of hire.
• MAC following Connecticut guidelines.
• Safety Care within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to assist with routine living activities including cleaning, meal preparation, vacuuming, shoveling, and grocery shopping.
• Background checks including CORI, SORI, references, and verification.
• Knowledge of empowerment, self-advocacy, ABA, advocacy, and community resources.
• Persuasive, collaborative, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to provide a positive role model.
• Ability to perform physically active duties; lift at least 25 pounds; operate a computer and office equipment; assist daily living tasks.
• Ability to speak, hear, communicate, and meet vision requirements.
• Safe driving record and adequate insurance if using a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementation of individualized day non-vocational goals with emphasis on community activities.
• Provide 1:1 support and guidance to persons served in their home and community.
• Engage individuals in daytime goals and provide emotional or behavioral support.
• Document services in CX360 by check-ins, check-outs, and progress notes.
• Implement prescribed clinical, educational, and behavioural programs.
• Collect, quantify, transfer, and analyse data bi-monthly.
• Maintain program area cleanliness and proper equipment use.

Skills

Data Documentation

Behavioural Programme Implementation

Crisis Intervention

Independent Living Management

Applied Behavioural Analysis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CX360

Job description

• Assist with implementation of individuals’ individualized day non-vocational (IDN) goals, emphasizing community activities and engagement
• Provide 1:1 support and guidance to persons served in their residential home and community
• Engage and support individuals in achieving daytime goals and provide emotional or behavioral support
• Work directly with persons served individually and develop their skills
• Document services in CX360 by checking individuals in and out and completing daily progress notes
• Implement prescribed clinical, educational, and behavioural programs
• Collect, quantify, transfer, and analyse data bi-monthly
• Maintain physical upkeep of the program area and ensure equipment is properly used, cleaned, and stored
• Advocate for persons served
• Complete required direct care training
• Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; in some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training
• One year of experience/training in a related function
• Valid US driver's licence; must be at least 21 years old and have maintained a valid licence for at least 6 months (the posting also states at least one year in the Driving Requirements section)
• Access to a reliable, insured vehicle
• CPR required within two weeks of hire
• First Aid required within two weeks of hire
• MAC required, following Connecticut guidelines
• Safety Care required within 60 days of hire
• Ability to assist with routine living activities including cleaning, meal preparation, vacuuming, shoveling, and grocery shopping
• Successful completion of multi-state CORI, SORI, reference, employment verification, education and credentialing background checks
• Knowledge of empowerment, self-advocacy, applied behavioural analysis, advocacy, communication styles, assessment practices, physical personal management, independent living management, crisis intervention, community resources, documentation requirements, and cultural issues
• Persuasive, collaborative, participative, and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to provide a positive role model
• Ability to perform physically active duties, lift at least 25 pounds, operate a computer and office equipment, and assist clients with daily living tasks
• Ability to speak, hear, communicate, and meet specified vision requirements
• Safe driving record and adequate insurance if using a personal vehicle

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in implementing individualized day non-vocational goals and providing emotional and behavioural support to individuals in residential and community settings. Proficient in data collection, documentation, and maintaining program area standards while advocating for persons served.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Individualised Day Non-Vocational Goals Implementation
• Data Collection and Analysis
• CPR Certification
• First Aid Certification
• MAC Certification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Data Documentation
• Behavioural Programme Implementation
• Crisis Intervention
• Independent Living Management
• Applied Behavioural Analysis

Soft Skills

• Advocacy
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Persuasive Skills
• Positive Role Modelling

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPR
• First Aid
• MAC
• Safety Care

Industry Keywords

• Community Resources
• Empowerment
• Self-Advocacy
• Assessment Practices
• Physical Personal Management

Tools & Technologies

• CX360