Job Description
Job Purpose
Under the supervision of the Shared Housing, the Daily Living Skills Counselor at JESPY House serves individuals with learning, developmental and behavioral health disabilities through support and development of daily living skills; positive direction; and, advocacy in the community on behalf of and with the client.
Responsibilities
· Supports JESPY House policies, vision, and core values while empowering all clients to direct their own life choices.
· Maintains and expands skills and knowledge relevant to providing high quality support and services. Attends trainings as directed and applies new knowledge to current assignment. Obtains and maintains all required certifications. As a support service counselor, the DLS Counselor communicates regularly and proactively interfaces with JESPY Case Managers as required
· Provides supportive services to individual clients; if more in depth services are required, initiate a referral to the Case Manager.
· Establishes a collaborative relationship with involved family members or significant others to advance identified goals.
Essential Functions
· Collaborates w i th the assigned Case Manager
· Assist with food ordering or shopping when necessary
· Supervise and teach necessary skills regarding cooking, cleaning and laundry
· Report to supervisors and/or building superintendent about needed repairs
· Inspect client’s refrigerator on a weekly basis
· Conduct monthly fire drills and coordinate inspection of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
· Represents as the agency liaison with building superintendents
· Informs client, case manager, family and/or support coordinator when new clothes, shoes, or household appliances are needed
· Cooperates with licensee or DDD staff in any inspection or investigation
· Must check email and voicemail daily
· Utilize Foothold Awards daily to access client information. All notes are required to be entered into Foothold within a 3 (three) day period from date of client interaction.
· Responsible for tracking both non-DDD and DDD clients’ progress through electronic documentation as well as client goals through the daily tracking record as it relates to their service plan.
· Attend any additional Foothold trainings, workshops and meetings.
· Other responsibilities as assigned.
· General knowledge of agency policy and procedures
· Submits weekly and monthly reports on client’s status
· Informs case manager when new clothes, shoes, or household appliances are needed
· Cooperates with licensee or DDD staff in any inspection or investigation
Competencies
· Work Ethic
· Flexibility and Adaptability
· Judgment
· Ability to Work Independently
· Communications.
· Confidentiality
· Listening Skills
· Awareness.
· Building and Maintaining Positive Relationships
· Supporting Good Health
Commitment to Core Value
Reporting
n/a
Other Responsibilities
· Other responsibilities that may arise within the job scope
· Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Educational Requirements
· High School Diploma with some college preferred
Work Experience Requirement
· Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred
· Valid driver’s license and car
· Basic computer skills
· Good communication skills
Skills/Abilities
· Knowledgeable about the person-centered approach to service delivery. As an empathic listener, remain patient, listen carefully and offer appropriate feedback to clients served.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Hourly
Availability between the hours of 8am and 7pm may be required, based on the needs of the clients.
Special Working Conditions/Physical/Requirements – Working Environment
· Able to walk up and downstairs.
· Must be available for coverage on some weekends and after 5pm when required.
· Valid driving license is required
Physical Demands
· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.
Direct Reports
n/a
Salary
Salary commensurate with experience
Notes/Comments
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
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