Overview
Open Sky supports adults with developmental and intellectual challenges who are referred by the Department of Developmental Services. Our mission is to provide homes that are safe, nurturing, and address the individual’s personal needs and preferences. Every individual in an Open Sky residential program is encouraged to play an active role in community life, whether it be by volunteering, taking classes, participating in group outings, or joining a health club. Our dedicated staff ensures that individuals have the necessary supports and skills to build a successful and satisfying life in the community while enabling individuals to lead meaningful and active lives.
Responsibilities
The Residential Counselor supports individuals diagnosed with a Developmental Disability to live as independently as possible, while providing evidence-based treatment and care within a group living environment. They provide guidance, support, and perform various levels of activities of daily living. Through implementing procedures that ensure the health, safety, and well-being of individuals, counselors ensure individuals are living a healthy, productive, and independent life. Counselors are strong advocates for individuals served, believe in the power of community, and acknowledge the importance of community integration!
Other Key Responsibilities
* Assist in developing individualized, person-centered treatment plans and play a lead role in the daily implementation plans.
* Implement all procedures that ensure the health, safety, and well-being of individuals and general cleanliness and safety of the physical site.
* Assist individuals to access and/or provide transportation.
* Review and complete all required documentation.
The organization recognizes skills, location, training and population served in certain programs by offering an additional hourly differential. Ask your recruiter if this position qualifies for an additional hourly differential!
Qualifications
* High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, required.
* Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record, required.
* Reliability, willingness to learn, and being open to new opportunities.
About Open Sky
Open Sky Community Services opens doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life.
Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL. We strive to create a trauma-informed organization with transparent and sensitive interactions, encouraging self-care and a positive work culture focused on continuous learning and diverse perspectives.
Benefits Of Working For Open Sky Include
* Excellent supervision (individual and group), professional development, and training opportunities.
* Generous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, with a current maximum of 43 days (over 8 weeks).
* Tuition reimbursement for higher education and various Human Services certifications.
* Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan.
* 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match.
* Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid).
* Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
* And more!
Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or disabled Veteran status.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Mental Health Care
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