Developmental Services Residential Relief Counselor - Boston, United States - Bay Cove Human Services
Description
Bay Cove Human Services' mission is to partner with people to overcome challenges and realize personal potential.Bay Cove pursues this mission by providing individualized and compassionate services to people facing the challenges associated with developmental disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorders, and homelessness at more than 175 program sites throughout Greater Boston and Southeastern Massachusetts.
Job Summary:
The Relief Counselor provides direct services to adults living in residential programs in a manner that promotes consumer stability, development of skills, empowerment, and recovery.
Shifts Available:
Weekdays and Weekends
Mornings - 7am-4:30pm
Afternoons - 3pm-11:30pm
Overnights - 11pm-8:30am
This is a non-exempt position.
Essential Functions of the Position:
Implements program activities which will foster the consumers' growth, address treatment plan goals, and help them use developed skills.
Follows shift log assignments and completes all shift duties.
Teaches daily living skills such as safety rules, travel training, banking, cooking, shopping, budgeting, hygiene, and care of personal space and belongings.
Maintains programmatic documentation in accordance with agency standards.
Assists consumers with medication management and administers medications as needed.
Provides as needed crisis prevention and intervention.
Completes household cleaning as assigned.
Performs other duties as requested by the Program Director.
Job Requirements:
Understanding of the psychiatric, physical, social, emotional and educational needs of adults with mental illness.
Ability to work effectively with adults with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities in a manner that supports their stability, empowerment, growth, and recovery.
Ability to work collaboratively with other providers and neighbors.
Good writing and communication skills.
Valid driver's license.
CPR/First Aid Certification (preferred)
Must be available to attend required meetings and training
Benefits:
Weekly Pay
Flexible Schedule
403(B) Plan
Paid Trainings
Accrued Sick Time
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