Personal Support Counselor
Summary:
The 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 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:
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Communicate with participants, families, professional staff and community members in a professional participant-focused manner.
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Communicate participant and programmatic needs with the Program Manager.
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Develop a positive working relationship with assigned participant(s) and their families.
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Treat the participant’s goals as their own, working with the participant, family and professional staff to achieve goals.
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Plan and initiate age-appropriate community activities.
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Document participant(s) progress in the iCareManager App within the required timeframe.
Non-essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Actively participate in both staff and interdisciplinary team meetings.
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Facilitate building participant’s self-esteem through positive interactions.
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Follow all agency and program specific policies and procedures.
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Demonstrate the 5 Core Values of The League (Accountability, Participant Focus, Quality, Independence and Mutual Respect)
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Operationalize the mission of The League for People with Disabilities.
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Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Program Manager.
Qualification Requirements:
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Minimum age of 18.
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Access to a smartphone, tablet or laptop that can support applications.
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Access to a reliable automobile and a valid driver’s license with no more than 3 points.
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Ability to lift participants up to 70 lbs. in accordance with established safe lifting procedures.
Educational and/or Experience:
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Minimum of 100 hours experience working with people with disabilities.
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High School diploma required.
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Preference given to candidates with specific areas of experience/expertise (i.e., ASL, autism, behavior management, seizure disorder, etc.).