Residential Counselor

Wright Independent Life Options (WILO NJ) is a company that sets out to provide independent living options for adults with special needs and for individuals to be completely included in the communities in which they live and spend time in. 

OUR MISSION 

· To EMPOWER persons with disabilities with adequate skills and training to pursue lives filled with purpose, direction and independence. 

· To EQUIP parents/guardians of children who have disabilities with tools to navigate the system of services and support 

· To INTEGRATE persons with disabilities into the greater community through participation in community-based activities and events 

· To INCLUDE and INVITE the greater community to participate in WILO NJ hosted events and activities 

· To CREATE an environment where people with disabilities feel loved, respected, honored and valued 

· To CUSTOMIZE a unique path where parents/guardians of persons with disabilities can actualize a life of independence for their young adults in present tense 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Residential Counselor (RC) 

Compensation: 35,500K per year Full-time, salaried w/benefits 

Duties include: Direct Support position assisting 2 to 3 residents in a WILO NJ managed home. Ensuring resident safety, care, welfare, and security at all times. Completing daily shift and task sheets, assisting in coordination of outside resident services (ie: sports, recreation, self-care, therapies, etc.). Facilitating residents with menu planning, food shopping, home cleanliness, medication and scheduling of non-medical appointments. 

Meal preparation assistance, administrative tasks such as filing, organizing, research, service delivery documentation and data entry, phone accessibility and positive communication with families, including communications with other members of the WILO NJ village which may include day programs, therapists, counselors, and other village members. Responsible for ensuring cleaning supplies, toiletries and that the home’s daily needs are available for housekeeping through weekly grocery shopping. Other tasks associated with the care and safety of WILO NJ residents as deemed necessary by direct supervisor. Maintaining CDS modules and Direct Support Professional credentials (as mandated by DDD) and attending WILO NJ employee trainings and staff meetings.