Residential Counselor - I / DD

SERV, a well-established leader in behavioral healthcare in New Jersey, supports people with mental illness and / or intellectual / developmental disabilities as they achieve greater independence and life satisfaction through a wide range of services.

JOB SUMMARY :

The Residential Counselor – I / DD provides therapeutic residential support to adult individuals with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities. The successful candidate will assist with daily living activities and provide behavioral support, medication management and crisis intervention in a group home setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provides support to clients in the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and personal care needs
• Provides direct supervision in a group home setting
• Assists with maintenance and upkeep of the group home with the assistance of resident clients
• Plans, leads and supervises client activities
• Provides positive behavioral supports on a daily basis
• Provides input into assessments, conferences and treatment planning
• Organizes and supervises recreational and social activities
• Collects and records data, and completes all required documentation
• Follows policies and procedures for the monitoring of clients' medications
• Intervenes appropriately with clients to prevent, avert or manage crisis situations
• Provides transportation as needed and accompanies clients to and from appointments
• Responsible for ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment and adhering to all safety standards, Federal and State regulations, and corporate policies

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