Residential Counselor Open House

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:25:00 -0400
job-fairs

Date: 16 June 2010 Time: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Location: 7901 Annapolis Road, Lanham, MD 20706 Residential Counselor Job Description: Location: Various locations in the PG County Area Please confirm attendance by sending your resume to: slaney@voaches.org Residential Counselors are responsible for the provision of direct services which promote the ability of clients to participate in appropriate community activities and which contribute to the development and utilization of skills necessary for independent living. Additionally, the Residential Counselor will participate in the assessment of the client's rehabilitation needs and in the development, implementation and monitoring of the client's individual rehabilitation plan. The Residential Counselor is also responsible for providing crisis services, including intensive support and assistance, and may be required to provide follow-along services to suspended or discharged clients. The Residential Counselor is also responsible for ensuring that clients develop and utilize skills that contribute to the maintenance of a safe residential environment as well as documenting service delivery. The Residential Counselor may be privileged to provide basic health teaching in the areas of nutrition, exercise, dental care, substance abuse prevention, and prevention of injury and illness at home and in the community as well as training in communicable disease prevention. Keep reading for Requirements and Responsibilities.