CALMRA serves adults, age 18 years or older, with cognitive disabilities in Prince George’s and Montgomery County, Maryland. Many of the individuals we serve also have physical disabilities. These individuals require 24-hour assistance in all areas of living; eating, bathing, dressing, transportation, etc. Individuals live with one or two housemates and receive support from trained, paid, and caring staff. CALMRA also operates a Senior Center in Laurel, MD to provide day services to seniors or those with age-related disabilities, cognitive disabilities, and/or physical disabilities.
Benefits offered (depending on position and hours worked) include Vacation, Personal and Sick leave; Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance; a 403B Retirement Savings Plan with matching contributions; 10 paid holidays annually; an Employee Assistance Program and Paid trainings.
If you love working with people and want a career, not just a job - we would love to talk to you about the possibilities of joining our CALMRA family!
PLEASE NOTE: All CALMRA employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Position Title: Residential Counselor -FT Monday - Friday
Supervised By: Program Administrator or Community Living Supervisor
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Ability to communicate verbally and
in writing. Friendly, positive attitude, driver’s license and good driving
record, and car/ability to drive a car/van.
Schedule: Monday through Friday 2:30 PM – 10:30 PM or 3 PM-11PM
Participate in the completion of assessments.
Participate in team meetings and staff meetings.
Implement all plans as written.
Implement behavior management programs.
Meet with consultants as directed.
Implement petty cash system according to procedures, guidelines.
Oversee and document resident finances.
Maintain cleanliness, attractiveness, comfort of home.
Arrange for repairs on a timely basis.
Maintain Health and Safety Standards
Ensure accurate administration of medication and other treatments,
Ensure nutritious menu planning and meal preparation.
Encourage and instruct residents in good hygiene and personal practices.
Include residents in all of the above.
Complete medication administration forms on time and accurately.
Community Participation and Leisure Skill Development
Ensure that residents dress appropriately.
Ensure that residents are properly groomed.
Ensure the consistent use of generic community resources.
Ensure that residents have opportunities to entertain friends, family at home.
Ensure that residents are provided opportunities to participate in religious activities of their choice
Ensure that household maintains positive, friendly rapport with neighbors.
Ensure that household and residents maintain appropriate contact with family members.
Assist residents in developing appropriate at-home leisure activities.
Complete monthly activity records on time and accurately.
Provide and organized approach to activity planning.
Develop an interactive, positive relationship with the individuals you work with.
Develop an ongoing relationship with the individual’s family members. Provide family members with current information as they desire.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Good computer knowledge and skills including familiarity with the keyboard
Good interpersonal and communication Skills;
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbal and in writing;
MINIMUM EDUCATION, LICENSE AND EXPERIENCE:
