JOB SUMMARY:

The Residential Counselor – Youth I/DD provides therapeutic residential support to youths with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities. The successful candidate will assist with daily living activities and provide behavioral support in a group home setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Orients newly admitted clients

+ Plans, leads and supervises client activities

+ Provides positive behavioral supports on a daily basis

+ Provides direct supervision in a group home setting

+ Provides input into assessments, conferences and treatment planning

+ Facilitates community integration through focused recreational activities

+ Provides pre-vocational skills training as indicated based on client needs

+ Collects and records data, and completes all required documentation

+ Provides transportation as needed and accompanies clients to and from appointmen...