Residential Counselor Floater – Direct Support & Med Tech

Wcdcservices; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Short Term Disability

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Worcester County Developmental Center (WCDC) seeks a Residential Counselor (Floater) to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across multiple locations. This role provides continuity of services when the Residential Coordinator is not on duty and requires responsiveness to residents' needs.

Applicants must be 21+, have a valid driver's license, and complete DDA Core Trainings. The position includes transportation duties, documentation, safety responsibilities, and

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver's license and approved to transport clients.
• Complete all DDA Core Trainings successfully.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Remain alert and awake during entire work shift.
• Maintains formal and informal communications with immediate supervisor, keeping him/her aware of activities and concerns with the program; follows chain of command.
• Responsible for keeping accurate records with accompanying receipts; completes data and all daily documentation on assigned shift in a timely manner.
• Ensures that individuals served attend approved outings and activities, completes proper documentation before, during and after the outings.
• Assists the residential department in preparation for licensure and accreditation.
• Receives and maintains certification as a medication technician in order to administer the needed medication to the individuals; follows the medication administration guidelines.
• Maintains the residential home, ensuring it is kept clean and tidy and transport individuals as necessary.
• Implements fire drills as instructed; ensures individuals safety and security at all times and assists individuals with activities of daily living as needed.
• Interacts with consulting staff, family and the community in a positive manner, supports WCDC position during interactions with others.
• Maintains regular and consistent adherence to assigned work schedule; completes trainings and certifications (CPR, First Aid, special needs training and other related trainings as required by DDA and WCDC).

Skills

Valid driver's license

Communication skills

Record keeping

Medication administration

CPR/First Aid

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Worcester County Developmental Center (WCDC) seeks a Residential Counselor (Floater) to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across multiple locations. This role provides continuity of services when the Residential Coordinator is not on duty and requires responsiveness to residents' needs.

Applicants must be 21+, have a valid driver's license, and complete DDA Core Trainings. The position includes transportation duties, documentation, safety responsibilities, and