Residential Counselor

Residential Counselor

About the Company:

Community-Based Services, Inc. is a dynamic nonprofit organization that provides residential supports to adults with developmental disabilities. We live by our mission to “Provide individualized supports and services for people with developmental disabilities to live inclusively in their community by promoting self-determination and independence”.


We pride ourselves on our high expectations and in our 7+ years of operations have established a positive reputation in the community. We offer a competitive benefit package and a great opportunity for advancement.


We believe that a company is only as good as its employees and we strive to have well trained and happy employees. Our culture promotes independence, empowerment, self-determination, and individuality in both the individuals we support and the employees.


We value the employee. This is evident in our participatory management style and our efforts to provide ongoing employee recognition. It is also apparent in the number of referrals we get through past and present employees. Many of our employees choose to stay with our company because of our values and appreciation for employees, training and advancement opportunities, and pride in knowing that they are making a difference in someone’s life.


Job Description:

Presently, we are hiring for a Full time Lead Residential Counselor. This position has the opportunity to work directly with adults with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. The Lead Counselor has some daily administrative responsibilities and some employee training and quality assurance responsibilities.


The candidate will have the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of others! We strive to support employees and provide opportunities for professional and personal growth. The company has a strong history of teaching employees the required skills to advance and promotes from within whenever possible. There is the opportunity to work with many different personalities. The job has many intrinsic rewards. It is a fun and exciting environment to work in!
REQUIREMENTS
Requirements:

All positions require direct care support to individuals with intellectual disabilities. In some cases this includes some assistance with personal hygiene skills. Although adaptive equipment is available, there might be some lifting required.

A minimum of one year experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities is required. We provide all required trainings. These trainings include (but are not limited to): CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration, and Crisis Management. Minimal local travel may be required.
Implement a biopsycosocial model of support for individuals with intellectual disabilities
Complete documentation in accordance with Medicaid Waiver regulations and company policy
Monitors conformance with QA standards and procedures
Suggests methods for improving quality of services
Ensures quality problems are identified and resolved
Ensures that all employees receive all mandatory training
Assesses staff skill levels and provides needed training to ensure employee competency and skill development
Researches and shares additional training opportunities
Plans, develops, and provides training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods
Explains rules, policies or regulations


We provide all the necessary training but expect that applicants will be open to learning, embracing and teaching our corporate values and mission. It is our vision to be a progressive organization that provides leading edge services. We place an emphasis on quality and continuous learning.

Benefits:


Full time employees are eligible for:

Health & Dental Insurance– 85% of employee’s coverage Paid By CBS, Inc.
Life Insurance– 2x Annual Salary – 100% Paid By CBS, Inc.
Retirement plan - 403B plan – 100% employee contribution
Accrue 96 Hours Paid Vacation Per Year (begins accruing after 6 months employment)
Accrue 96 Hours Paid Sick Leave Per Year
Accrue 6.5 Hours of Holiday Pay Per Month


Part time employees are eligible for:

Retirement plan - 403B plan – 100% employee contribution
Accrue 48 Hours Paid Vacation Per Year (begins accruing after 6 months employment)
Accrue 96 Hours Paid Sick Leave Per Year
Accrue 3.25 Hours of Holiday Pay Per Month



Apply via email or fax: 804-342-7368