Residential Counselor

Gabriel Homes, Inc. • Part-time • Reston, VA, US • $21 / hour • 23m ago

Join a team that makes a difference EVERY day!

Gabriel Home, Inc (GHI) provides homes and person-centered programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Herndon/Reston area. Our mission is to promote independence and community integration for our participants.

We are looking for three different Shifts (Please let us know which shift you are looking for when you apply):

Monday thru Friday - 6pm to 9pm

Monday thru Friday - 5pm to 10pm

Saturday and Sunday - 12pm to 8pm

Title: Residential Counselor

Supervisor: Program Coordinator

Schedule: Part Time. Compensated time may include any shift held seven days per week, 24 hours per day; Overnight coverage is compensated as per DOL regulations as applicable. This position is non-exempt.

Job Purpose: To work with the residents in a normalized environment providing training, supervision, and social activities to promote self-sufficiency and independence.

Qualifications: High School diploma or GED; A valid driver's license, acceptable driving and criminal record; Competency in behavior management/goal-oriented program planning desired but not required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform necessary administrative record keeping, ensuring confidentiality at all times; develop and maintain a cooperative and collaborative relationship with family members and other support services while advocating for residents needs and desires;
Responsible for keeping advised and informed of resident’s needs, activities, staff concerns and other issues pertinent to the effective operation of the group home;
Participate in individual client program development, implementing plans accordingly; supervise nutritional meal planning and preparation, housekeeping and social events; provide support and training while maintaining a safe and productive environment;
Facilitate the residents in their personal endeavors to include (but not limited to) sports, arts, social activities, and faith.
Offer suggestions and recommendations for improved services for each individual and overall program;
Participate in interdisciplinary team process; meet the supervisor and other staff at regular staff meetings to discuss client progress monthly, quarterly and annually to help coordinate efforts promoting ongoing growth and development of clients;
Utilize time in an efficient manner, plan allocation of time well between administrative and programmatic responsibilities;
Maintain open communication and cooperation with supervisors; willingly accept supervision, feedback and training necessary for growth in position;
Maintain professionalism and protect individual client rights at all times;
The weekend position will have more activities this staff will need to facilitate;
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.