Direct Support Counselor - Senior Support
Company: HART United
Location: New Haven
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:The Direct Support Counselor will be
responsible for the operation of the residential facility and the
implementation of the individuals' programs. The Direct Support
Counselor shall provide support and guidance to the individuals and
maintain a home-like atmosphere. The Direct Support Counselor will
be responsible for assigning, supervising, and assisting with
duties for housekeeping and general duties of the house & complete
cleaning tasks, as well as providing counseling and spiritual life
support. Provide assistance to the individuals in developing and
maintaining appropriate living skills and cooperative interaction
among the individuals.RESPONSIBILITIES WITH RESIDENTS:The Direct
Support Counselor will be responsible for providing general
guidance and supervision of individuals' lives and activities.
Ensure physical safety of all individuals Be aware of individuals'
whereabouts when at the home and away from the house Recognize and
report any suspected incidents of abuse or neglect. Enforce house
rules with individuals Interact with and provide in-house leisure
activities during down-time.The Direct Support Counselor will be
responsible for addressing each individuals' IP goals. Providing
input prior to meetings. Attending IP's as needed Implementing
programs and Documenting as prescribed Reviewing all 6-month review
and annual reports Ensures that residents are treated with respect
and dignity and they are encouraged to exercise their rights.The
Direct Support Counselor will be responsible for overseeing house
operations. To supervise and provide instruction and assist or
complete as needed with individuals' daily and weekly chores. To be
aware of the condition of individuals' rooms and to prompt them
when extra cleaning, sorting, etc. needs to be done and to assist
or complete. To supervise and help prepare meals according to
doctors' orders. To supervise and instruct each individual in the
use of laundry equipment and proper procedures for caring for
clothes. You may have to assist or complete as needed. Shopping for
groceries, household items, and individual needs. Hygiene - Provide
counseling and/or hands on assistance for toileting, bathing,
etc.The Direct Support Counselor will have the following medical
responsibilities: To provide medical attention to and care for
minor illnesses (headache, cold, virus, minor injuries). To be able
to judge seriousness and urgency of the individual's complaint and
to decide if the situation warrants emergency room treatment or
diagnosis; physician appointment; nurse consultation; or home
treatment. The Direct Support Counselor should contact
administrative staff or medical consultants as appropriate.
Administration of medications per DDS regulations. Ensure
appropriate use of adaptive equipment and to ensure that said
equipment is in proper working condition. Order medications as
neededMedical appointments: Ensure individuals receive needed
emergency medical care Schedule routine medical appointments as
needed. Transport and accompany individuals to appointments as
needed. Complete follow up recommendations/ordersThe Direct Support
Counselor will be responsible for providing counseling for
individuals as requested and as needed. Recognize and address
potentially dangerous situations in a timely manner (such as
behavioral emergencies, physical hazards, etc.)The Direct Support
Counselor will be responsible for providing guidance and
reinforcement to individuals regarding their vocational
responsibilities and future. To discuss the importance of attending
work regularly, being on time, taking only authorized breaks, work
attitudes, appropriate appearance, etc. To discuss vocational
options and preparation needed to reach an individual's vocational
goals as appropriate. Assist, as needed, with self-transporting
skills to and from work. Transportation to and from work as
neededThe Direct Support Counselor will implement all recreational
activities planned.STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Direct Support
Counselor will attend and participate in required monthly staff
meetings. The Direct Support Counselor will be responsible for
communicating relevant information regarding
individual/staff/facility needs to their Residential
Supervisor.RESPONSIBILITIES TO HOUSE ADMINISTRATION:The Direct
Support Counselor will have responsibility for maintaining
individual resident files and maintaining appropriate level of
confidentiality.The Direct Support Counselor will also maintain
daily documentation in: At beginning of shift read
T-Log/Communication Log/ms Communication log or house T-Log to be
completed before end of shift Individuals' daily logs or individual
T-Logs to be completed before end of shift Individuals' program
books (as needed) or ISP's to be completed before end of shift
Nursing log/nursing health T-Log to be completed before end of
shift Kardex The Direct Support Counselor will be responsible for
reporting concerns and problems from parents and family in a timely
fashion to the Residential Supervisor. Will respond to parent and
family concerns if and when appropriate or call to the Residential
Supervisor if issue is of more sensitive nature or if situation is
escalating. Arrive to shift promptly and find coverage for shift(s)
when requesting time off.SUPERVISION: Have an interest in the
welfare of the residents Have the ability to work well with others.
The Direct Support Counselor is to report to, and be directly
responsible to, the Residential Supervisor. The Direct Support
Counselor will perform other related duties as requested by the
Residential Supervisor, the Residential Director, or the Executive
Director. This includes, but is not limited to, covering another
house in case of emergency.
Keywords: HART United, New Haven , Direct Support Counselor - Senior Support, Other , New Haven, Connecticut
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