Residential Counselor - Lancaster Diversion - Eves

WellSpan Health; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Short-term disability

Education assistance

Financial education and support

Wellness and Wellbeing programs

Caregiver support via Wellthy

Childcare referral service via Wellthy

Job summary

A health services organization in Lancaster is seeking a part-time care provider for evening shifts. The role includes providing direct care for residents, guiding staff, and implementing safety and supervision practices. Candidates need to have a High School Diploma or GED, preferably with experience in Human Services or Nursing. The position offers comprehensive health benefits, flexible spending accounts, and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge necessary to provide structure, support, and a home-like atmosphere.
• Skills necessary for establishing rapport with residents.
• Ability to document clear feedback on resident behavior.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for residents under treatment plans.
• Guidance to staff and assisting in program management.
• Oversee functioning of staff, modeling positive interactions.
• Implement safety guidelines and manage behavioral crises.
• Assist with medication and organize growth activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of adult care

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College coursework in nursing or human services

Job description

Part-time, Evenings

3-11 pm

Every-other-weekend (Saturday & Sunday)

16 hrs/2 weeks

General Summary

Provides structure and support for LADV residents within program guidelines. Exercises leadership during shifts for specific LADV programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Provides direct care for LADV residents under the guidance of Treatment Plans that have been developed for all residents including but not limited to: teaching and supervising daily living skills; supervising off-site activities and encouraging resident involvement; intervening to promote milieu safety and security in a manner consistent with ethical and legal guidelines; implementing treatment interventions for specific residents according to individualized needs, strengths, and accompanying service plan guidelines; completing progress ("DAR") notes, shift summaries and other essential documentation in a legible, timely, descriptive manner.
• Provides guidance to other RC staff and helps program leadership to implement programming including but not limited to: Assisting director/managers/nurse in operation and management of the milieu for a specific LADV program; Orienting new RC staff to LADV; Assisting LADV director/managers in delegating resident assignment, activities, and milieu tasks; insuring all tasks for a given shift are completed and documented (shift assignment sheet); assigning specific RC staff to implement groups and activities; developing and selecting curriculum for therapeutic groups and activities; coordinating primary RC staff assignments for particular residents; using shift summary to insure continuity of approach across shifts and among all team members for LADV
• Oversees functioning of RC staff, including: role model positive staff/resident contacts; monitor behavioral interventions used; reports job performance issues (excellence and problems) to Program Manager or Program Director; serves as resource and role model for medication assistance procedures, as well as various other aspects of the program; modifies daily resident schedule as needed.
• Implements safety and resident supervision guidelines according to established procedures including: Collaborating with on-duty staff to assess, direct response to, and manage resident behavioral crises and implementing interventions recommended by clinical/administrative personnel.
• Provides medication assistance to residents.
• Provide structure and support for individual and group activities within LADV including: meeting regularly for 1:1 goal review with residents; planning and running therapeutic and recreational activities and groups; and organizing and participating in activities with residents.

Common Expectations:

• Works to maintain a positive working relationship with staff and a respectful living relationship with neighbors and the community.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

• Human Services or Nursing experience. Preferred

Driver's License Statement:

Must possess a valid driver's license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.

Courses and Training:

• College coursework related to nursing or human services. Upon Hire Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience that include the skills necessary to provide structure, support, and a "home-like" atmosphere.
• Interpersonal skills (including verbal and listening skills) are necessary in order to establish rapport with the residents and maintain open communication with staff.
• Analytical skills necessary to evaluate communication (verbal and nonverbal) in order to determine what is being communicated and give and document clear, objective, and accurate feedback concerning changes in resident behavior to appropriate persons.
• Knowledge and ability in the care and handling of adults is required, including consideration of the special needs and behaviors of this group.
• Ability to learn and implement Therapeutic Crisis Intervention techniques as needed.

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Short-term disability
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Wellness and Wellbeing programs
• Caregiver support via Wellthy
• Childcare referral service via Wellthy

WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.