Independent Living Counselor

Company: Partners & Advocates for Remarkable Children & Adults (PARCA)
Position: Independent Living Counselor
Job Type: Full-Time and Part-time Non-Exempt
Salary: $25/Hr

PARCA is seeking Independent Living Counselors to provides services to adults with developmental disabilities who live in their own homes, our shared living facilities and out in the communities. We are looking for people who enjoy working with people with developmental disabilities who may have complex service needs. This may include working with clients who have low verbal abilities, poor comprehension, and some behavioral challenges. We are also looking for people who are interested in teaching and role-modeling a positive lifestyle.

Why partner with PARCA

PARCA, has been enriching the lives of people with developmental disabilities since 1952. By providing residential programs, support for those living independently, before- and after-school childcare, and family support and advocacy services. We advocate for changing how people with developmental disabilities are viewed and honored. Be a part of this change movement and help us create and maintain programs and systems that will continue to impact the lives of developmentally disabled children and adults by celebrating the differences that make each of us unique.

Essential Functions of this role:

• Implements independent living skill curriculum in the areas of healthy and balanced meals, hygiene, sports, effective communication, community or neighborhood outings, shopping, money management, household maintenance chores, optimal health, social/leisure activities, self-advocacy, mobility training, etc.
• Provides close supervision and training to participants.
• Provide direct care services, e.g. personal care aides, home health aides, etc. to clients as needed.
• Provide transportation services to clients as needed. (You will receive mileage reimbursement)
• Engaging and motivating participants in learning, practicing, and progressing.
• Maintain a safe and clean-living environment for participants. Minimizes health, safety, and any other risks to the well-being of participants.
• Maintains a supportive and professional relationship with participants and their families.
• Documents participants’ activities, medication intake, and progress daily.
• Administrative support, good verbal and written communication skills, great interpersonal skills, filing, enter and maintain client & prospect data in automated system.
• Be compliant with HIPPA regulations.
• Prepares special incident and adult dependent abuse reports as necessary.
• Support clients in a person-centered manner.
• Attend required training and staff meetings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• In-Home Support Services (IHSS) providers are encouraged to apply.
• Possess a valid California state driver’s license, current registration, and a valid vehicle insurance.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Has a high school diploma or GED.
• Fluent in oral and written English
• One year or more experience working with the developmentally disabled is preferred.
• Must pass a fingerprint background check.
• Recent clean TB test and health screening (within one year)
• Obtain valid CPR and First Aid Certificate
• Ability to work independently and display good independent judgment.
• Strong time management skills, patient, and detailed oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with clients, parents, social workers, fellow workers, and others positively and constructively.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends to meet client needs.
• Can lift weight up to 25lbs.