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Bay Cove Human Services · 3 hours ago

Developmental Services Relief Counselor

Greater Boston

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$16.25/hr - $17.84/hr

Bay Cove Human Services is dedicated to partnering with individuals facing challenges related to developmental disabilities and mental health. The Relief Counselor provides direct services to adults in residential programs, focusing on promoting stability, skill development, and recovery.

ConsultingHealth CareHome Health CareNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Provides supportive counseling to the consumers around daily, personal, and social issues

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

Qualification

Mental illnessSupportive counselingCPR/First Aid CertificationPrevent TrainingWriting skillsCommunication skills

Required

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

Sensitivity to the needs of adults with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities and their families

Ability to work collaboratively with other providers and neighbors

Good writing and communication skills

Valid driver's license

CPR/First Aid Certification (must obtain within a month of starting)

Prevent Training (must obtain within a month of starting)

Must stay up to date on company online training

Must be available to attend required meetings and training