Residential Counselor

About This Role

The Residential Counselor provides support and instruction to residents in a residential program, focusing on daily living skills and life skill development. This role ensures the safety of residents and maintains accurate client documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide support services such as daily living skills, life skill development, supportive residential counseling, and transportation as needed by each resident
• Support and assist residents in weekly program schedules and outside activities
• Maintain the security and safety of the residents and the facility
• Participate in the development and implementation of the Individual Recovery Plan for each resident
• Communicate, in written and verbal form, assessments and observations of consumers to other treatment team members
• Supervise and monitor residents in self-medication
• Maintain accurate and current client documentation according to accrediting standards