Residential Counselor at People Encouraging People
Baltimore, Maryland, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Aug, 26

Salary

18.5

Posted On

15 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Crisis Intervention, Case Documentation, Medication Monitoring, Independent Living Skills Training, Patient Care, Emergency Counseling, Household Management, Patient Transport

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description
  Responsible for providing daily support and guidance in the development of independent living skills of intensive care clients assigned to housing units in PEP’s residential program. Services and specific assignments will be flexible based on the client’s needs.  SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES * Create a supportive home environment for chronically mentally ill clients enrolled in the PEP housing program. * Instruct, supervise and participate in performing household tasks with residents such as cleaning, meal preparation, household budget planning, grocery shopping, etc. * Assist residents in the development of daily living skills by identifying and meeting social, environmental and health care needs. * Plan, coordinate and participate in residential social activities. * Transport residents to and from PEP center, social activities, appointments and community locations as required. * Perform crisis intervention, emergency counseling and assistance; notify supervisor or on call person of clinical crisis and other emergencies in accordance with PEP policy. * Communicate and document activities and behaviors of residents in reports and records as assigned. * Inspect housing units periodically and report repairs and maintenance, as necessary. * Monitor and document medication compliance and report changes in symptoms, side effects, or over/under medication to the supervisor. * Assist and instruct clients in all areas of personal hygiene. Hours are Sunday 2pm-10pm. Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm.          
Responsibilities
Provide daily support and guidance to chronically mentally ill clients to develop independent living skills within a residential program. Responsibilities include supervising household tasks, monitoring medication compliance, and performing crisis intervention.
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