Residential Support Counselor: Caring for Daily Living

HART United, Inc.; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

HART United in North Haven, CT seeks a Direct Support Counselor for a part-time, non-exempt role in a residential setting. You will support residents, supervise housekeeping, assist with meals, and help maintain a home-like environment.

Responsibilities include implementing individual programs, managing IP goals, documenting daily logs, coordinating medical appointments, and providing counseling. Requires CT driver’s license and ability to lift 10 pounds; applies to a PT position at 660 Davis

Qualifications

• Maintain medication administration certification as required by CT DDS.
• Must have a valid CT driver's license and be able to drive the company vehicles.
• Attend all mandatory in-services provided by HART before their expiration date.
• Maintain necessary certifications as per DDS regulations.
• Must be able to lift 10 pounds.
• Ability to do daily standing, bending and lifting.

Responsibilities

• Operate the residential facility and implement individuals' programs, providing support and guidance to residents.
• Assign, supervise, and assist with housekeeping and general duties of the house; complete cleaning tasks; provide counseling and spiritual life support.
• Oversee IP goals: provide input, attend IP meetings, implement programs, and document as prescribed; review 6-month and annual reports.
• Oversee house operations: supervise residents' daily/weekly chores; monitor rooms; assist with meals; supervise laundry and care of clothes; shop for groceries and items; provide hygiene assistance.
• Provide medical attention and care for minor illnesses; administer medications per DDS regulations; ensure adaptive equipment is in working condition; order medications as needed.
• Schedule routine medical appointments and transport residents; ensure emergency medical care when needed; complete follow up recommendations/orders.
• Provide counseling as needed and recognize dangerous situations; guide residents regarding vocational responsibilities and future; discuss work attendance, breaks, attitudes, appearance; assist with transportation to work; coordinate transportation.
• Plan and implement recreational activities; attend monthly staff meetings; communicate needs to Residential Supervisor; maintain confidentiality and proper documentation in logs and ISPs.

Skills

Medication administration

Valid CT driver's license

Ability to lift 10 pounds

Documentation and logs

In-service attendance

Job description

HART United in North Haven, CT seeks a Direct Support Counselor for a part-time, non-exempt role in a residential setting. You will support residents, supervise housekeeping, assist with meals, and help maintain a home-like environment.

Responsibilities include implementing individual programs, managing IP goals, documenting daily logs, coordinating medical appointments, and providing counseling. Requires CT driver’s license and ability to lift 10 pounds; applies to a PT position at 660 Davis