Overnight Residential Counselor

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

Job summary

Jobtailor in Manchester, CT seeks dedicated care staff to support residents in a community living setting. You will perform overnight program activities and provide individual/group support, teaching skills to enhance independence and quality of life while maintaining a safe, clean residential environment.

The role involves implementing treatment programs, participating in planning, and documenting progress, incidents, and routine activities.

Qualifications

• Three months to one year experience in a related function.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid US driver's license presented at employment.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Valid US driver's license maintained for at least six months.
• Adequate insurance if using a personal vehicle.
• Safe driving record and successful driver's screening background check.
• CPR certification required within two weeks of hire.
• First Aid certification required within two weeks of hire.
• MAC certification required, following Connecticut guidelines.
• Safety Care certification required within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform overnight program activities in a community living arrangement.
• Provide individual and group support to persons served.
• Teach skills that enhance independence and quality of life.
• Ensure a safe, secure, and clean residential environment.
• Assist in implementing treatment programs, including ISP/PSTPs and clinical programs.
• Participate in treatment planning as needed.
• Maintain records, collect behavioral and academic data, and write progress notes.
• Document incidents, programs, and routine activities in communication logs.
• Train and support persons served with ADLs, including showering, hygiene, dressing, and household chores.
• Conduct and document fire and safety training.
• Monitor physical and emotional needs and report changes to the supervisor.
• Store, administer, document, and dispose of medication according to MAC requirements, regulations, and company policy.
• Attend mandated training and staff meetings.
• Assist with orienting new staff.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements.
• Follow corporate and divisional policies, safe work practices, workers' compensation, universal precautions, and exposure control procedures.
• Perform hands-on program tasks, general housekeeping, snow shoveling, and garbage removal.
• Ensure site safety and maintenance.
• Provide transportation as necessary.
• Maintain required staff-to-person-served ratios and provide last-minute coverage.
• Provide physical intervention and first aid during behavioral or medical emergencies.
• Report to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Overnight support

Community living

Medication administration

Documentation

Treatment planning

Safety training

ADLs assistance

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Job description

• Perform overnight program activities in a community living arrangement


• Provide individual and group support to persons served


• Teach skills that enhance independence and quality of life


• Ensure a safe, secure, and clean residential environment


• Assist in implementing treatment programs, including ISP/PSTPs and clinical programs


• Participate in treatment planning as needed


• Maintain records, collect behavioral and academic data, and write progress notes


• Document incidents, programs, and routine activities in communication logs


• Train and support persons served with ADLs, including showering, hygiene, dressing, and household chores


• Conduct and document fire and safety training


• Monitor physical and emotional needs and report changes to the supervisor


• Store, administer, document, and dispose of medication according to MAC requirements, regulations, and company policy


• Attend mandated training and staff meetings


• Assist with orienting new staff


• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements


• Follow corporate and divisional policies, safe work practices, workers' compensation, universal precautions, and exposure control procedures


• Perform hands-on program tasks, general housekeeping, snow shoveling, and garbage removal


• Ensure site safety and maintenance


• Provide transportation as necessary


• Maintain required staff-to-person-served ratios and provide last-minute coverage


• Provide physical intervention and first aid during behavioral or medical emergencies


• Report to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission


• Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

• Three months to one year experience in a related function


• High school diploma or equivalent required


• Valid US driver's license presented at employment


• At least 21 years of age


• Valid US driver's license maintained for at least six months


• Adequate insurance if using a personal vehicle


• Safe driving record and successful driver's screening background check


• CPR certification required within two weeks of hire


• First Aid certification required within two weeks of hire


• MAC certification required, following Connecticut guidelines


• Safety Care certification required within 60 days of hire


• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways


• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or a two-person lift


• Ability to assist clients with activities of daily living


• Ability to operate a computer, calculator, copier, and printer


• Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives


• Required close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, plus ability to adjust focus


• Knowledge of different communication styles


• Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques


• Knowledge of participatory planning techniques


• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques


• Teaching skills


• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team


• Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues


• Knowledge and use of advocacy techniques


• Knowledge of physical personal management skills


• Knowledge of household management skills


• Must remain awake, alert, and dressed throughout the entire shift

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in providing individual and group support to enhance independence and quality of life for clients, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining a safe residential environment. Proficient in implementing treatment programs, documenting progress, and conducting safety training.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• CPR Certification


• First Aid Certification


• MAC Certification


• Crisis Intervention Techniques


• Activities of Daily Living Support

Hard Skills

• Behavioral Data Collection


• Progress Note Writing


• Medication Administration


• Teaching Skills


• Household Management Skills


• Physical Personal Management Skills


• Safety Training


• Communication Styles Knowledge


• Empowerment Techniques


• Participatory Planning Techniques

Soft Skills

• Sensitivity to Cultural Issues


• Ability to Work Independently


• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPR Certification


• First Aid Certification


• MAC Certification


• Safety Care Certification

Industry Keywords

• Community Living Arrangement


• Treatment Planning


• Regulatory Compliance


• Activities of Daily Living


• Behavioral Support


• Interdisciplinary Team

Tools & Technologies

• Computer


• Calculator


• Copier


• Printer