Live in Residential Counselor

3 weeks ago

Maplewood, United States WRIGHT INDEPENDENT LIFE OPTION Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Description

Wright Independent Life Options (WILO NJ) is a company that sets out to provide independent living options for adults with special needs and for individuals to be completely included in the communities in which they live and spend time in.

OUR MISSION

  • To EMPOWER persons with disabilities with adequate skills and training to pursue lives filled with purpose, direction and independence.
  • To EQUIP parents/guardians of children who have disabilities with tools to navigate the system of services and support
  • To INTEGRATE persons with disabilities into the greater community through participation in community-based activities and events
  • To INCLUDE and INVITE the greater community to participate in WILO NJ hosted events and activities
  • To CREATE an environment where people with disabilities feel loved, respected, honored and valued
  • To CUSTOMIZE a unique path where parents/guardians of persons with disabilities can actualize a life of independence for their young adults in present tense

JOB DESCRIPTION & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ensuring resident safety and wellness at all times
  • Developing synergy and cultivate a home where all members feel respected and that they are part of a supportive community in the home and at large
  • Developing and maintaining positive communication with parents/guardians
  • Maintaining accurate time sheets, note taking, documentation and staff checklist completion
  • Effectively implement and manage systems and routines, such as menu planning, food shopping, health/wellness, weight management, household calendars, etc.
  • Learn medication management system, including documentation and distribution of medication
  • Transporting residents to and from programs and activities as needed
  • Cultivating and maintaining professional communications and interactions with all parties including residents, parents, day programs and other staff
  • Facilitating residents during life skills training such as personal wellness (gym time), laundry skills, personal hygiene, cooking, cleaning and other skills training
  • Conducting fire drills and other safety measures for the home
  • Other tasks associated with the care and safety or WILO NJ residents as deemed necessary by direct supervisor.

HOURS:

HOURS for this position are flexible but follows this principle structure:

7am to 9am: Obligated for morning supports

3:30pm-10pm: Obligated for evening supports

Overnight (sleep) 10pm-7am. Except on days off, EMPLOYEE will sleep at the premises for the benefit of WLO NJ and the residents.

-Two days per week are allocated as non-obligated (off) days. 1 Weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) and 1 Weekday (Monday to Friday) may be used as non-obligated time.

At least 1 year experience working with adults with special needs required.

Current driving license and clean driving record required (less than 5 points), along with driving abstract.

Having your own means of transportation. If ever using your own vehicle to transport residents, mileage reimbursement will be provided to you at $0.24 per mile.

**Must be kind, compassionate, responsible, organized and a team player. A great attitude, respect for others and providing quality customer service is key at WILO NJ. Please do not apply if you feel you are lacking these traits.**

A background check, drug testing, and staff mandatory trainings in CPR, Danielle's Law, Stephen Kominos Law, Incident reporting, Prevention of abuse, neglect & exploitation and other trainings mandated by the Division of Developmental Disabilities are required.

Please email resumes only, no office drop-ins.

Job Type: Full time

Salary: competitive

Additional: room and board provided, health insurance and retirement plan available after probationary period

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