Residential Counselor and Advocate

2 weeks ago

Uxbridge, Massachusetts, United States Advocates Full time
Company Overview
At Advocates, we strive to create a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions. Our team members are dedicated to engaging and empowering individuals by forming lasting relationships, collaboratively achieving personal goals, and offering creative solutions to everyday situations.

Estimated Salary: $18.50/hour

Job Description
In this role, you will partner with brain injury survivors to assist with daily activities such as household management, shopping, and community-based appointments. You will be responsible for assisting residents with all Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, feeding, taking medications, and Range of Motion (ROM) exercises, both in the home and in the community. This will also involve teaching and modeling appropriate social and independent living skills, encouraging individuals to perform tasks as independently as possible, and participating in activities.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist residents with ADLs, including showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, feeding, taking medications, and ROM exercises.
  • Teach and model appropriate social and independent living skills.
  • Encourage individuals to perform tasks as independently as possible and participate in activities.
  • Actively participate in resident, family, team, and staff meetings.
  • Achieve accurate documentation of progress and shift notes, changes to treatment and behavior plans, etc.

Required Skills and Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess a high school diploma or equivalent degree, with one year experience providing direct care with people who have cognitive or developmental disabilities preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to operate basic computer applications are required. Additionally, a valid driver's license, access to an operational and insured vehicle, and a willingness to use it to transport clients are necessary. May also drive company-owned wheelchair lift-equipped van.

Becoming Part of Our Team
We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, emphasizing open-mindedness, creativity, and enthusiasm. If you're passionate about empowering individuals and contributing to their growth, we invite you to join our community.

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