Residential Counselor

Aurora Staffing works collaboratively with you to find your ideal position within our network, caring for and supporting people with disabilities, while working to continuously advance your career. Aurora Staffing is non-profit organization, recruiting passionate and dedicated people to make the difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities throughout the Woods System of Care in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. 

This position is for Allies Inc.: 

We are excited that you’re interested in becoming a part of our team. We’d love to help you grow in your current career or start your journey on a brand, new career path. At Allies, you’ll have the opportunity to work with passionate and talented people in a supportive and positive environment. We celebrate the diversity of our staff, value sharing new ideas and different perspectives, and work together with the common goal of enriching the lives of those with special needs.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid time off
• On-site FREE medical center
• 403b retirement plan
• Continuing education programs
• Tuition-assisted program
• Career growth opportunities
• Professional Development Assistance Programs
• Tuition reimbursement Program

Salary: Starting at $19.13 / hr depending on education / experience 

Job Summary 

Fulfillment of the job responsibilities takes place in the residence and in the community. Work is reviewed by the supervisor according to the policies of Allies, Inc. This review includes such things as random site visits, systematic assessments, and employee evaluations.

Residential staff must be able to effectively implement interventions with individuals with disabilities in public environments, exercise patience, work with a flexible schedule, and respond to crisis situations. On certain occasions it may be necessary for you to work at a different location other than your home base – this is a requirement of your employment.

This position also requires the full use of good judgment and common sense during daily affairs, whether at or away from the residence. Professional communication and appropriate language, whether written or oral, is essential in everyday activities. This communication may be with any person involved in the life of the individuals living in the home. Ingenuity and creativity must be utilized when determining the best training methods, assistance and support for an individual.

• Works their assigned shift as instructed and may be asked to cover other shifts as directed by management.
• Provide community integration via focused recreational activities.
• Provides assistance with activities of daily living and all other aspect of program operation with respect, dignity and within the youth’s rights.
• Provide direct youth supervision, including 1:1 supervision as needed, by staying awake, alert and engaged in the program on all shifts.
• Providing medication monitoring and complete documentation of same following procedures outlined in the operations manual.
• Assures that the daily program schedule, behavior support systems and treatment interventions occur and are properly documented in accordance with the individuals’ treatment plans and as directed by management.
• Accurately and within given timeframes completes documentation of all required documentation as assigned.
• Collect and record data and accurately completes all in-house documentation including but not limited to Vehicle Log, goal tracking, UIR forms, Critical Information Log, Medication Administration Reports (MARs), and Monthly reports.
• Successfully completes required residential training including but limited to: CPR and First Aid; Crisis Management; Medication Administration; Preventing Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation; New Hire Orientation; Shifting Expectations-Changes in Perception, Life Experience & Services; Life Threatening Emergencies (Danielle’s Law); Stephen Komninos’ Law; Corporate Compliance; In House Orientation; Overview of Childhood Diagnoses; Principles of Behavior Management; Alcohol, Tobacco, & Substance Abuse; Human Sexuality and Aids; Suicide Prevention; and HIPAA.
• Completes annual training, including role specific trainings relative to Accreditation and Continuous Quality Improvement.
• Accompanies individuals to and from appointments and activities per their treatment plans and as assigned.
• Assists program management to builds a positive support network between the individuals, families, case managers, stakeholders, and community members.
• Encourages and ensures that individuals maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment providing hands-on assistance as needed.
• Actively participates in the youth’s admissions and treatment team meetings as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree coupled with one year of experience providing direct care to individuals with I/DD in a behavioral health or institutional setting, OR a High School Diploma or equivalent, coupled with 3 years experience providing direct care to individuals with I/DD in a behavioral health or institutional setting.

• At least 21 years of age or older

• Valid unrestricted driver's license with a good driving record.

• The ability to sit, bend, squat, reach, be agile, physically pursue individuals on foot and stand for several hours at a time

• Must be able to read, write and verbally communicate in English and direct/respond to individual’s needs

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

About Allies Inc.

Allies, Inc. is a leading New Jersey nonprofit agency dedicated to supporting youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving their highest level of independence. We accomplish this through comprehensive programs and services designed to meet the specialized needs and goals of each person we support. Currently we serve over 350 individuals throughout the state of New Jersey.