Residential Counselor: Empower Independent Living & Support

Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas; Milford Mill (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas in Maryland invites applications for a Residential Counselor position. Reporting to the Residential Coordinator under clinical supervision, you will provide direct services to residents, help develop skills for independent living, and support crisis intervention when needed.

A strong candidate has a high school diploma, experience in mental health settings, excellent communication, and a commitment to compassionate care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus at least two years in a mental health residential setting.
• Bachelor's degree or RN licensure with related experience is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast healthcare environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Bilingual in any language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the assessment of clients' rehabilitative service needs and, in the development, implementation and monitoring of the individual's rehabilitation plan.
• Coordinates activities and delivers rehabilitation and support services which address individual client goals and objectives contained within the client's rehabilitation plan which are directed toward the development or restoration of independent living skills.
• Such activities may include the development or restoration of self-care skills including personal hygiene, grooming, menu planning and preparation, socialization skills, independent living skills, including the maintenance of the individual's living environment, community awareness, mobility skills and/or money management.
• The Residential Counselor may be privileged to provide health teaching and prevention of communicable diseases.
• Provides basic supervision in home-like environments for individuals with varying levels of mental illness.
• Coordinates activities which promote community integration.
• Communicates with program staff regarding client progress.
• Documents service delivery and prepares daily billing statements as directed.
• As needed, and when privileged, monitors client self-administration of prescribed medication, provides for safe storage of medications and monitors client reaction to medication, taking appropriate action when necessary. May also provide reinforcing education on the role and effects of medication in symptom management.
• As needed, and when privileged, provides basic health teaching in areas including nutrition, exercise, dental care, substance abuse prevention, prevention of injury and illness at home and in the community, and the prevention of communicable disease; including the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases and blood borne pathogens including, HIV/AIDS.
• Ensures assigned vehicles are maintained appropriately.
• Collects and records data as required. Monitor resident and program documentation.
• Participates in discharge planning and the provision of follow-along services when appropriate.
• Attends staff meetings, training, house and program meetings as required.
• Ensures client and program compliance with VOAC policies and procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining homes inspection ready and reporting problems to the Residential Coordinator.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Microsoft Office

Bilingual (a plus)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

RN license with experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas in Maryland invites applications for a Residential Counselor position. Reporting to the Residential Coordinator under clinical supervision, you will provide direct services to residents, help develop skills for independent living, and support crisis intervention when needed.

A strong candidate has a high school diploma, experience in mental health settings, excellent communication, and a commitment to compassionate care.