House Counselor

The House Counselor is a direct support professional assigned to oversee and direct residential services provided for clients residing in an adult Group Home. In addition to providing direct care services, the House Counselor is responsible for monitoring quality of care and services provided by other direct care staff assigned to the group home; ensuring that all policies and procedures are followed; maintaining a clean, orderly environment in the group home; completing and submitting all documentation required on a daily, weekly and monthly basis; communicating effectively and routinely with direct supervisor, parents, Program Coordinators, nursing staff and other stakeholders as needed.

Need more details? Here are the primary duties and responsibilities:

• Consistently report to work on time as scheduled, prepared to perform assigned duties and responsibilities during entire scheduled work period/shift.
• Provide direct care services to group home residents.
• Provide appropriate supervision in all areas.
• Provide transportation for residents.
• Assist residents with purchasing, budgeting, care of clothing and hygiene as needed.
• Counsel residents as appropriate regarding relationships and family.
• Counsel residents in identifying and resolving social and other problems.
• Manage household accounts in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assist residents with banking and money management and ensure accurate accounting and reporting of individual accounts.
• Assist in the development of the Person-Centered Plan, write reports for plans and keep record of outcome information.
• Administer medication and maintain accurate record keep of med administration.
• Create monthly activities calendar and coordinate those activities and submit weekend plans on a weekly basis.
• Do meal planning and grocery shopping for the house based on the dietary needs of the people supported.
• Complete documentation of food logs, daily logs, monthly recreational form, fire drills, financial reports, attendance reports and medication charts on time and thoroughly.
• Complete daily documentation in Therap.
• Ensure Benedictine and Adult Programs policies and procedures are followed.
• Ensure that all house tasks, such as cleaning, are completed on a daily basis by staff and that a high standard of housekeeping is maintained at all times.

Sound like the job for you? Here are the requirements you must meet:

• Must have High School diploma or GED if 21 years old or older; Associates degree in social services or related field required if between the ages of 18 and 21.
• Previous experience working supporting adults with developmental disabilities required.
• Prior supervisory experience a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Must have current valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Must have Med Tech certification (or be eligible for Med Tech certification).
• CNA experience preferred.

And very importantly…

• Must be a strong advocate of the Benedictine mission to help children and adults with developmental disabilities achieve their greatest potential, and be motivated to contribute to the mission with pride and integrity.

Benedictine is an EOE