In Home Counselor

Dominion Waiver; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dominion Waiver in Richmond, Virginia seeks individuals to assist and train those with intellectual and developmental disabilities in maintaining their health and developing essential life skills.

The role includes training in personal care, monitoring health conditions, and ensuring individual safety. A High School Diploma and a valid driver's license with 1 year of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist and train individuals in a home setting.
• Monitor health and physical condition.
• Supervise for safety and well-being.

Skills

Training individuals with disabilities

Personal care assistance

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead healthy and successful lives in the community.

Job Description

• Assist and train individuals in a home setting to enable the individual to maintain health status, develop skills in IADL’s and adapting to community and home environments. Empower and support each individual in developing their own lifestyle.
• Train in functional skills related to personal care (Toileting, bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, etc.)
• Train in function skills related to use of community resources (transportation, shopping social and recreational activities, etc.)
• Monitor health and physical condition and assistance with medication and or medical needs if applicable.
• Assist with personal care, ADLs and use of community resources (completing personal care tasks when physically unable to do so, ensure hygiene and eating needs are met, complete daily tasks)
• Supervise to ensure individuals health and safety at all times
• Training in adapting behavior for home and community (redirecting anger, handling social encounters with others, developing a circle of support)

Qualifications

HS Diploma, valid driver's license, and 1 year of experience working with individuals with disabilities

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.