Residential Counselor

People Encouraging People; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

People Encouraging People (PEP) in Baltimore seeks counselors to provide daily support in developing independent living skills for residents in our housing program. You will guide clients in managing daily tasks, personal care, budgeting, and transportation to activities and medical appointments.

Responsibilities include crisis support, documenting progress, coordinating social activities, and ensuring safety and adherence to housing policies.

Qualifications

• AA in Human Services with at least 1 year of experience.
• BA in Psychology or Human Services preferred.
• OJT: at least one month training required.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive home environment for chronically mentally ill clients enrolled in the PEP housing program.
• Instruct, supervise and participate in performing household tasks with residents such as cleaning, meal preparation, household budget planning, grocery shopping, etc.
• Assist residents in the development of daily living skills by identifying and meeting social, environmental and health care needs.
• Plan, coordinate and participate in residential social activities.
• Transport residents to and from PEP center, social activities, appointments and community locations as required.
• Perform crisis intervention, emergency counseling and assistance; notify supervisor or on call person of clinical crisis and other emergencies in accordance with PEP policy.
• Communicate and document activities and behaviors of residents in reports and records as assigned.
• Inspect housing units periodically and report repairs and maintenance, as necessary.
• Monitor and document medication compliance and report changes in symptoms, side effects, or over/under medication to the supervisor.
• Assist and instruct clients in all areas of personal hygiene.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

AA in Human Services

BA in Psychology or Human Services

Job description

People Encouraging People is a non-profit behavioral healthcare corporation dedicated to providing life-transforming rehabilitation and support services to people in Baltimore who are disabled or disadvantaged. PEP services are values-based and designed specifically for each individual’s challenges. PEP is committed to helping our clients become accepted and productive members of our community.

Full-Time and Part-Time positions available in Baltimore

POSITION OVERVIEW

Responsible for providing daily support and guidance in the development of independent living skills of intensive care clients assigned to housing units in PEP’s residential program. Services and specific assignments will be flexible based on the client’s needs.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create a supportive home environment for chronically mentally ill clients enrolled in the PEP housing program.
• Instruct, supervise and participate in performing household tasks with residents such as cleaning, meal preparation, household budget planning, grocery shopping, etc.
• Assist residents in the development of daily living skills by identifying and meeting social, environmental and health care needs.
• Plan, coordinate and participate in residential social activities.
• Transport residents to and from PEP center, social activities, appointments and community locations as required.
• Perform crisis intervention, emergency counseling and assistance; notify supervisor or on call person of clinical crisis and other emergencies in accordance with PEP policy.
• Communicate and document activities and behaviors of residents in reports and records as assigned.
• Inspect housing units periodically and report repairs and maintenance, as necessary.
• Monitor and document medication compliance and report changes in symptoms, side effects, or over/under medication to the supervisor.
• Assist and instruct clients in all areas of personal hygiene.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide assistance in independent living skills
• Monitor and document client medication
• Satisfactory completion of all client-related assessments, notes and reports
• Client safety

EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: AA (preferably in Human Services) with at least 1-year experience

BA (preferably in Psychology or Human Services)

OJT: At least one month training required

Job Requirements:

All counselors must have a drivers license with a clean driving record