Residential Counselor

Developmental/ Brain Injury Services

Pittsfield

 Join our dynamic team!  Make a difference in the lives of others. Come to work in an environment where you connect with other people, engage in meaningful relationships, and help foster opportunities in the lives of others.

We have a position available at one of our Developmental/ Brain Injury Services residences in Pittsfield. $11.40 per hour, plus excellent benefits.

Hours Are: 

Sunday  9:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Monday  3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Tuesday  3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Saturday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Total: 36 Hours

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Work to provide a healthy home-like atmosphere in the house or apartment by performing related housekeeping duties and food shopping/cooking duties in accordance with ServiceNet Health and Safety Standards.
• Attending to the daily affairs and welfare of all consumers during each assigned shift.  This includes but is not limited to: training and assisting with all activities of daily living (laundry, help with dressing, showering, and completion of personal hygiene routines depending on the capabilities of the individual), recreational and socialization programming and supervision, supervision of tasks within the home and in the community.
• Provide transportation to work, medical appointments, leisure activities, etc… using an agency supplied vehicle.  In outreach programs, employees may be required to use their personal vehicles, obtain proper insurance and be reimbursed by ServiceNet.
• Writing clear and objective log notes, progress notes, and any other consumer record keeping that may be assigned.
• Attending weekly staff meetings, biweekly supervisory sessions, and other meeting as scheduled. 
• Upholding client confidentiality and following applicable HIPAA guidelines.
• Responding quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
• All other relevant duties as assigned by the Program Director or his/her designee.

 MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE JOB:

• Employee must be able to drive, have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record and have reliable transportation (where applicable).
• Employee must be able to perform CPR, conduct a non-violent restraint, and conduct a fire drill.
• Employee must be able to lift 10-25 pounds.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with the DBIS population.
• Valid driver’s license (At time of hire and maintained)
• TB Screen with negative results (At time of hire)
• CPR and 1^st Aid Certifications (company will train)
• Medication Certification (Within 6 months of hire and maintained)

 To apply:  Please download an application from our current openings page at servicenet.org. Send completed application with resume and cover letter citing Search #486 , as well as the vacancies you are interested in the subject line

to

jobs@servicenet.org

or

Servicenet Human Resources

296 Nonotuck St

Florence, MA 01062