Residential Counselor

Description

Job Summary

This position is responsible to assist individuals participating in services in activities of daily living by implementing, supporting, and documenting activities that promote recovery, wellness and self-determination. This position is responsible for supporting community integration. The goal of this position is to promote the pursuit of independence for all individuals participating in service. The position is also responsible for the care and upkeep of the service location. The essential functions are established based upon the agency mission, values, and goals

Pay Rate:

$16.25- $17.25 an hour

Coatesville, PA Available Shifts: (Kings Highway)

1st shift Sunday through Thursday 7:00am- 3:00pm

2nd shift Friday through Monday 3:00pm- 11:00pm

PRN

Requirements

Qualifications

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED 

Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree

Field of study: Human Services or related field

Work Experience (preferred): 1 to 2 years

Life Experience: Working in Human Services field or relevant life experience

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations Required: Valid Driver’s License, CPRP/RPRP Certification is preferred, Certified Peer Specialist is preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Strong collaborating skills, and an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and be flexible with regard to workload and assignments.
• Ability to exercise judgment. 
• Knowledge of basic principles and methods of rehabilitation required.
• Motivation, interest and ability to work empathetically with people with disabilities.
• Ability to work independently required.
• Must be able to write and speak English in an understandable manner.
• Ability to handle effectively multiple tasks required.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to prepare meals, perform general housekeeping and maintenance duties required.
• Ability to make sound judgments regarding the health/welfare of participant required.
• Ability and willingness to drive agency vehicle required.

Physical and Environmental Job Requirements Rarely Occasionally Frequently Constantly

• Sitting – required to sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area. F
• Standing – required to remain on feet in an upright position for continuous periods of time without being able to leave the work area. O
• Walking – required to walk considerable distances in the facility during the course of work. O
• Lifting – required to raise or lower objects from one level to another regularly.
• Up to 10 pounds O
• 11 to 20 pounds O
• 21 to 30 pounds R
• 31 to 50 pounds R
• 51 to 75 pounds (team lifting as appropriate) R
• 76 to 100 pounds (team lifting required) R
• Carrying – required to carry objects in arms or on the shoulder. O
• Pushing – required to exert force up to 20 lbs. so that an object can be moved away. R
• Pulling – required to exert force up to 20 lbs. so that an object can be moved towards employee. R
• Climbing – required to climb and work in overhead areas. R
• Balancing – required to move between objects or work in overhead areas. R
• Stooping – required to bend forward by bending at the waist. O
• Kneeling – required to move or support self on knees R
• Crouching – required to bend the legs or spine. R
• Crawling – required to work in confined space and move about on hands and knees. R
• Reaching – required to use hands and arms to reach for or place objects. R
• Feeling – required to discriminate between varying textures. R
• Grasping – required to pick up objects with fingers. R
• Substantial Movements – required to perform substantial movement (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. O
• Eye, Hand, Foot Coordination – required to coordinate the eyes, hands, feet with each other in response to visual stimuli. O
• Motor Coordination Skills – required to coordinate eyes, hands, and fingers rapidly and accurately and handle precise movements. R
• Color Determination – required to identify colors through vision. R
• Near Acuity – required close, clear vision with or without correction. O
• Depth Perception – required to distinguish depth. O  

NOTE: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer and COO, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted in lieu of the requirements specified above under Education and Experience.