Teacher/Counselor (Residential Counselor) As a team, the mission of Lifeworks is to provide advocacy, empowerment, and opportunity to those that we serve. As a member of our team, we are all here to support you as we provide creative opportunities and services to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Lifeworks isn't just a job; it is an opportunity for a fulfilling career with a purpose. We offer competitive pay & excellent benefits in a rewarding and supportive environment. Lifeworks is hiring a Teacher/Counselor (Residential Counselor) to work with individuals with ID/DD in one of our residential programs. We are a nonprofit human service agency that provides adults with developmental disabilities with the opportunity to live engaged and meaningful lives. We're searching for an enthusiastic individual who will bring their personality, an independent work ethic, and a strong belief in enhancing the lives of those we serve. Candidates must have related or direct experience working with the community we serve.
Essential Duties:- Promotes optimal health for individuals through routine, preventive, and emergency health care.
- Responsible for assisting with all hands-on direct care which includes but not limited to: showering, toileting, shaving, brushing teeth, meal-time assistance
- Ensures that residential environments are safe and secure and where individuals are free from harm.
- Provide education training, counseling, and physical assistance when necessary to achieve ISP goals in the following areas: functional academics, domestic skills health and personal hygiene, social and leisure skills, communication skills, community mobility, self-esteem, and money management.
- Develop, write and present annual ISPs and semi-annual assessments in consultation with other residential staff and directors.
- Provides transportation to individuals as necessary
- Communicate with persons significant to the individual served (i.e. family, friends, guardians, funding sources, advocates, volunteers, employers) to facilitate consistency of programming and support.
- Performs case management duties including, maintenance of individual confidential files, ensuring cases are reviewed, documentation of activities, and training. Attends regular meetings as necessary
Requirements:- Experience working with individuals with ID/DDA Bachelor's degree or an associate degree in a related field with two years of experience, or HS diploma and five years of related work experience in human services.
- Must be able to pass Fingerprint background check, CORI, DPPC and driving background checks
- Valid Driver's License required
- Valid MAP certification is preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent Benefits Package:- 403(B) matching up to 3%$2,000.00 Staff Retention Bonus after 1 year**Health Insurance with 2 plan choices and a 75% employer contribution4.4 weeks of Paid Time Off in your first year of employment
- Long-Term Disability insurance & Life Insurance free for employees
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible spending account
Lifeworks, Inc. believes diversity strengthens the value of our workplace and communities. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
