03. I/DD Program - Plainfield, NJ - Part Time to Full Time
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
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EEO STATEMENT
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.