Personal Support Counselor

Summary:

The Personal Support Counselor is responsible for implementing the assigned participant(s) plan of care, working with the participant and their family to improve socialization, self-help and communication skills. The Personal Support Counselor will work with assigned participant(s) in the community and/or the participant’s home, depending on the participant’s needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Communicate with participants, families, professional staff and community members in a person-center manner.
Develop a positive working relationship with assigned participant(s) and families.
Treat the participant’s goals as their own, working with the participant, family and professional staff to achieve goals.
To actively participate in both staff and interdisciplinary team meetings.
Facilitate building participant’s self-esteem through positive interactions.
Plan and initiate age-appropriate community activities.
Communicate participant and programmatic needs with the Program Manager.
Be knowledgeable and communicate effectively the individualized needs of assigned participant(s) within the program.
Document participant(s) progress on the Personal Supports Daily Log, and submit to Program Manager within the required timeframe.
Follow all agency and program specific policies and procedures.
Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Program Manager.
Demonstrate the 5 Core Values of The League (Accountability, Participant Focus, Quality, Independence and Mutual Respect)
Operationalize the mission of The League for People with Disabilities.

Qualification Requirements:

Minimum age of 18.
Strong skill in American Sign Language (preferred for deaf services)
Access to a reliable automobile and a valid driver’s license with no more than 3 points.
Ability to lift participants up to 70 lbs. in accordance with established safe lifting procedures.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.

Educational and/or Experience:

Minimum of 100 hours experience working with people with disabilities.
High School diploma required; Preferably some college experience in Deaf Studies and/or ASL.
Preference given to candidates with specific areas of experience/expertise (i.e., ASL, autism, behavior management, seizure disorder, etc.).

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