Calmra

Position Title:        Part Time Weekend Residential Counselor
Supervised By:        Program Administrator or Community Living Supervisor
Qualifications:        High school diploma or equivalent. Ability to communicate verbally and
            in writing. Friendly, positive attitude, driver’s license and good driving
            record, and car/ability to drive a car/van.
Schedules:    Every weekend 9AM – 9PM Saturday and Sunday.
Essential Job Functions
A.    Program Planning
•    Participate in the completion of assessments.
•    Participate in team meetings and staff meetings.
•    Implement all plans as written.
•    Implement behavior change programs.
•    Meet with behavior management consultant as directed.
•    Complete all required data on time and accurately.
•    Complete all incident reports on time and accurately.

B.    Household Management
•    Implement petty cash system according to procedures, guidelines.
•    Oversee and document resident finances.
•    Maintain cleanliness, attractiveness, comfort of home.
•    Arrange for repairs on a timely basis.
•    Supervise repair personnel on site.
•    Ensure all household/resident bills are paid on time.
•    Involve residents on above.
•    Complete financial records, on time, accurately.
•    Complete budget sheets, on time, accurately.

C.    Supervision of Assistant Counselors
•    Arrange for all staff coverage as needed.
•    Participate in screening and evaluations.
•    Orient to forms, policies, and procedures.
•    Coach while assessing performance.
•    Ensure work environment.
•    Maintain supportive rapport with weekend counselors.

D.    Health and Safety
•    Arrange and participate in all routine and emergency medical appointments on time.
•    Ensure accurate administration of medication and other treatments.
•    Ensure nutritious menu planning and meal preparation.
•    Encourage and instruct residents in good hygiene and personal practices.
•    Include residents in all of the above.
•    Complete medication administration forms on time, accurately.
•    Follow up and document al medical recommendations and referrals.
•    Conduct and ensure proper lifting and transfers of residents. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
E.    Community Participation and Leisure Skill Development
•    Ensure frequent consistent outings and activities.
•    Ensure that residents dress appropriately.
•    Ensure that residents are properly groomed.
•    Ensure the consistent use of generic community resources.
•    Ensure that residents have opportunities to entertain friends, family at home.
•    Ensure that residents are provided opportunities to participate in religious activities.
•    Ensure that household maintains positive, friendly rapport with neighbors.
•    Ensure that household and residents maintain appropriate contact with family members.
•    Assist residents in developing appropriate at-home leisure activities.
•    Complete monthly activity records on time, accurately.
•    Provide and organized approach to activity planning.
•    Ensure that each resident has an opportunity to take vacation.
•    Ensure that residents receive transportation assistance.

F.    Communication
•    Develop an interactive and positive relationship with the individuals you are working with.
•    Develop ongoing relationships with the individual’s family members. Provide family members with current information as they desire.
•    Provide the resources to the individuals you are working with to develop relationships outside of their home.

G.    Other Duties as Assigned by the CLS or Administrative Supervisor