Direct Support Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Job Summary :

Job Summary :

Direct Support Counselor is desired to work in the Covington home of an individual who requires 24-hour supported living services.

Candidates will work with a 5-member, female mandated, team. Full or part-time hours are available.

Our client thrives on her daily routine yet also enjoys impromptu outings and being participant of her community. She is non-verbal, with significant physical disabilities, and limited cognitive abilities.

Paid training is included.

Responsibilities and duties include :

• Providing mobility support,
• Promoting positive : mental, physical, and nutritional health
• Observing, monitoring, and recording clients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, and weight
• Healthy communication with clients, relatives, and other caregiving assistants
• Personal care, including infection prevention and control, food, personal hygiene and overall reassurance, comfort and safety
• Performing household chores and ordering supplies

Please reply if you enjoy learning and working in a collaborative, symbiotic team environment, that provides and expects a high-quality level of care.

Compensation and Benefits :

Starting pay is $22.05 per hour. Full-time employees receive medical and dental benefits, paid vacation and sick leave, holiday bonus pay, and 401(k) options.

Scheduling :

Parkview provides 24-hour care including weekends and holidays. A full-time schedule consists of any combination of the following shifts : 8 : 00AM-1 : 00PM, 8 : 00AM- 1 : 00PM, or 1 : 00PM-11 : 00 PM.

Also, (1) overnight shift is available during the hours of 11 : 00PM to 8 : 00AM.

Training :

New counselors will complete 75+ hours of training which will include : Orientation & Safety, Core Basic Fundamentals of Caregiving, Nurse Delegation, First Aid & CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens, Food Handlers, Parkview Policies & Procedures training, and receive a Home Care Aide Certification.

Direct Support Staff with then be required to complete 12 hours of continuing education annually. DSHS regulations require all new counselors to complete a tuberculosis test and be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

New employees must also pass a fingerprint criminal background check.

Requirements :

• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant post-secondary education in social services, psychology, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is essential.
• Strong leadership abilities, with a proven track record of fostering a positive team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing situations.
• Knowledge of DDA guidelines and regulations is a plus.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and qualifications. We look forward to considering you for this rewarding role in making a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities.

This job description is intended to provide a clear overview of the Lead Staff position. Responsibilities may evolve according to client needs and organizational requirements.

Benefits for full-time employees :

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Parkview Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes diversity is about recognizing, respecting, and valuing differences based on ethnicity, gender, color, age, race, religion, disability, national origin, and sexual orientation.

It also includes an infinite range of individual unique characteristics and experiences, such as communication style, career path, life experience, educational background, geographic location, income level, marital status, military experience, parental status, and other variables that influence personal perspectives.