Residential Counselor/Group Home

Residential Technician Residential Technician needed for Facility in Newton NC and training will occur in Statesville NC until facility opens in August.
Prior work experience in counseling, social work or group home setting preferred.
High school diploma or GED required.
When applying, please be sure to include an updated resume.
Duties assigned to this job description include, but are not limited to, the following; Supervises all residents.
*Enforces rules and regulations dictated by group home* *Ensures all residents are in bed by lights out.
* *Assists in preparing scheduled and planned meals and snacks for residents.
* *Observes dietary restrictions and guidelines of specific residents.
* *Writes up reports of resident behavior and activity.
* *Submits reports to residential director.
* *Assists in resolving disputes amongst residents.
* *Distributes proper medications and supplements to residents.
* *Ensures that all residents attend individual, family and group therapy appointments.
* *Drives residents to school or extracurricular activities as necessary.
* *Observes any alterations or idiosyncrasies in resident behavior and reports them to director accordingly.
* *Identifies signs of a resident’s potential harm to self or others, and addresses these accordingly.
* *Enforces disciplinary action as necessary.
* *Engages residents in conversation and encourages socializing.
* *Provides emotional support for residents.
* *Consults with physicians, nurses, dietitians, and therapists to ensure streamlined and top quality care for residents* *HOURS PER WEEK: *Up to 40 hours per week with Overtime opportunities *PAY RATE:* Compensation commensurates with experience Job Type: Full-time Pay: $12.
00 - $14.
00 per hour Benefits: * Flexible schedule Healthcare setting: * Assisted living facility * Group home * Long term care * Nursing home Schedule: * 12 hour shift * 8 hour shift * Evening shift * Night shift * On call * Overnight shift * Weekends as needed Work Location: In person