ROUNDUP FELLOWSHIP

Position Title:                        P.C.A. Counselor  (Part Time Position)

Department:                                      Adult Division, Residential

Supervisory Functions:       none

Supervised By:                     Team Leader and Division Director

Job Summary:                       This person supports adults with developmental disabilities in their home through providing supervision, training, and other support services.

Duties/Responsibilities:      

§  Uphold the mission, values, policies and procedures of Roundup Fellowship.

§  Work cooperatively as a member of a staff team.

§  Assure that a safe living environment is maintained for each resident.

§  Provide supervision, training and support needed by program participants for completion of activities of daily living, and for ISSP goals and objectives.

§  Monitor resident’s self-administration of prescribed medications.

§  Assist resident in the scheduling and attending of needed medical, dental or therapy appointments. 

§  Provide transportation for residents as needed.

§  Complete and maintain required paperwork.

§  Communicate with respect and tact as a professional with coworkers, and others.

§  Assist resident in planning and implementing community activities.

§  Participate in cleaning and maintaining the home/apartment with the resident, when appropriate.  These tasks may include, but are not limited to vacuuming, laundry, dishes, meal preparation from a menu, organizing drawers and closets, cleaning ovens, washing windows, etc.

§  Participate in staff meetings, mandatory training and other meetings scheduled at the request of the Division Director or Team Leader.

§  Other duties as assigned by supervisors including being “on-call” for resident in emergency.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

§  High school diploma or GED with two years work experience with individuals with developmental disabilities   OR

§  One year of college level coursework with human service emphasis

§  Ability to read, write and speak the English Language for required paperwork, testing and professional communications.

§  Ability to do simple math calculation and analyze data.

§  Valid Colorado Driver’s License and proof of insurance.

§  Satisfactory central registry and CBI records check.

§  Able to work with minimal supervision.

Typical Physical and Mental Demands:

·         Requires sitting, standing, bending, kneeling and reaching to complete household cleaning tasks.

·         Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure.

·         Must be mentally adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of program participants with challenging behavior. 

·         Emotional stability and personal maturity are important attributes in this position.