Residential Counselor Deaf Unity - Baltimore, United States - People Encouraging People

Description

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Responsible for providing support and guidance in the development of independent living skills of clients assigned to housing units in PEP's Deaf Unity residential program, based out of Baltimore, MD. Services and specific assignments will be flexible based on the client's needs.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create a supportive home environment for the clients enrolled in the PEP housing program.
• Instruct, supervise and participate in performing household tasks with residents such as cleaning, meal preparation, household budget planning, grocery shopping, etc.
• Assist residents in the development of daily living skills by identifying and meeting social, environmental and health care needs.
• Transport residents to and from PEP center, social activities, appointments and community locations as required.
• Perform crisis intervention; emergency counseling and assistance; notify supervisor or on call person of clinical crisis and other emergencies in accordance with PEP policy.*
• Communicate and document activities and behaviors of residents in reports and records as assigned; prepare daily/evening contact notes and monthly progress notes for each client.*
• Inspect housing units periodically and report repairs and maintenance, as necessary.
• Monitor and document medication compliance and report changes in symptoms, side effects, or over/under medication to the supervisor.*
• Ensure cleanliness of housing units (i.e., kitchen, bathroom, basement) for health reasons, and work with clients to perform household tasks.*
• Monitor clients during evening hours to ensure safety while they are asleep. (overnight only)
• Assist and instruct clients in all areas of personal hygiene

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Independent living skill development
• Monitor and document client medication
• Satisfactory completion of all client-related assessments, notes and reports
• Safety of the client

EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Diploma with some college work preferred and/or one to three years' experience working with deaf culture.

Job Requirements: Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL), Must have reliable transportation and a clean driving record, Must pass drug screening and background check. Must exhibit knowledge of mental health. Ability to work with the deaf population and have knowledge of the deaf culture.