Residential Support Counselor

Easter Seals New Hampshire, Inc.; Slab City (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals NH is seeking a Residential Support Counselor to join our Community Based Services team, supporting individuals in our residential homes.

Hours include full-time and part-time schedules; candidates must be willing to work one weekend shift per week. Compensation is $24 hourly, with required documentation and adherence to each client's care plan.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience working in the Human Services field.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence and create a safe, supportive environment for clients in a residential home setting.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living and medication administration.
• Support with household tasks such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, and laundry.
• Accompany individuals to daily activities, appointments, and community events.
• Follow each individual's care plan and complete required daily documentation.
• Participate in training in conflict resolution and behavioral health safety.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description: Easterseals NH is looking for a Residential Support Counselor to join our Community Based Services team! This program supports individuals within our residential homes.

Hours: Full time and Part-time schedules available; 1st and 2nd shifts Must be willing to work one weekend shift per week. Compensation: $24 hourly.

Responsibilities

• The Residential Support Counselor will support in promoting independence, creating a safe environment, and providing companionship to clients in a residential home setting.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living and medication administration
• Support and assist with household tasks such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, and laundry
• Accompany individuals on outings such as daily activities, appointments, and community events
• Follow each individuals care plan
• All staff will undergo training in conflict resolution and behavioral health safety
• Complete required daily documentation
• Other duties as needed or assigned

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience working in the Human Services field
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance

We are proud to be a recovery-friendly workplace and a NH Veteran-Friendly Business.

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Easterseals New Hampshire and Vermont elevates people of all abilities. We serve the diverse needs of approximately 18,000 children, adults, seniors, families, and veterans each year. We provide services across two states, and our programs cover areas like early intervention, autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, adult day and in-home care, behavioral health, family-centered practices for child welfare, housing, and substance use disorders. We help people in New Hampshire and Vermont live their best lives. Joining Easterseals NH & VT presents an opportunity to gain valuable experience, advance your career, and make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Our organization provides various benefits and programs designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Explore our offerings here. We are honored to be recognized as a NH Veteran-Friendly Business and a recovery-friendly workplace.