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Residential Counselor
- Jobs House of Prosperity (South Saint Paul, MN)
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### Job Duties
• Administer medications and give reminders to clients as required according to the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
• Follow policy for administering medications PRN standing orders.
• Understand standard precautions used for infection control and adhere to them.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living as indicated on their individual service agreement (including, but not limited to dressing, showering, grooming, toilet assistance and escorting).
• Assist clients with daily room order and light housekeeping.
• Assist clients with personal laundry duties, which may include ironing.
• Maintain a clean and healthy environment.
• Promote independence, not dependence, with clients offering choices and fostering self-help skills.
• Document any changes in clients’ condition in the client chart and communication log. Report these changes to the Program coordinator/Manager.
• Provide details on any incidents that occur to the Program Coordinator and/or Manager
• Understands procedures regarding home care tasks and charting procedures when performing these tasks.
• Completing detailed documentation on each shift of events throughout the clients day
• Filing papers in clients’ charts as needed.
• Signing Medication Administration Records (MAR’s) monthly.
• Reviewing and signing all new clients plan of care/ weekly service record and changes in current clients’ plan of care.
• Reading the communication book at the beginning of each shift.
• Checking outgoing US mailbox, collecting US mail delivered and distributing US mail and in-house mail to the clients.
• Other documentation as assigned and/ or needed.
• Understand and adhere to the Vulnerable Adult and abuse policy, Bill of Rights and HIPPA.
• Works to assure facility is in compliance with federal, state and local standards and regulations.
• Complete mandatory online annual trainings modules as required.
• Employee drug tests as requested- at employee’s expense
• Encourage, gather and/ or escort clients to participate in scheduled activity programs.
• Lead activity programs as assigned.
• Socialize with clients and incorporate new ideas and client suggestions into programming.
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with RN, LPN, RS, and other Job’s House staff.
• Provide backup to other staff as needed to ensure 24 hours staffing.
• Communicate information regarding clients care needs and changes to the team and families.
• Provide proactive and constructive participation in staff meetings.
• Be compassionate and work with tact and ethical awareness.
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Responds appropriately to safety hazards, fire, weather or emergency situations.
• Follow through promptly on requested duties.
• Assist with daily house duties.
• Provide on-the-job training for new associates.
• Must be mature and emotionally stable using a calm and kind tone of voice.
• The ability to remain calm in difficult or unusual circumstances.
• Support the mission and values of Job’s House of Prosperity.
Other duties as assigned
### Minimum Education Required
Highschool Diploma or GED
Must be 21 years of age or older
Strong desire to work with and compassion for Children, adolescents, and adults that struggle with SMI
Must have a valid drivers license
Must have valid car insurance- required to drive company vehicles
No more than two minor moving violations in the past 3 years
Ability to pass a background check with the Department of Health and Human Services
Reliable transportation to and from work
Crisis Management
Prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.
Possess skills to communicate effectively with clients, families, staff and other customers.
Possess the ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence and documentation, including medical terminology, in English.
Be punctual with a good attendance record.
Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
### Minimum Experience Required
A 2 year associate's degree or a 4 year bachelor's degree in a social service related field
Able to work evenings and weekends, All shifts open M-F and weekends
6 months work experience in a human services setting with Children, adolescents, or adults or 1 year working with child, adolescents or adults in a community service or related setting
### Shift
Other
### Number of Openings
12
### Public Transportation Accessible
No
### Veterans Encouraged to Apply
Yes
### Physical Required
No
### Drug Test Required
No
### Compensation
$18.00 - $23.00 / Hourly
### Additional Compensation
Overtime Available
### Postal Code
55075
### Place of Work
On-site
### Requisition ID
6053
### Job Type
Full Time
### Job Benefits
health insurance, paid time off,
### Application Link
https://www.jobshouse.org/join-us
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