Lead Counselor - Day Hab WOW

The Day Habilitation Without Walls Lead Counselor is responsible for assisting the program manager in maintaining an effective program for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Lead Counselor provides guidance and assistance to DSPs assigned to the program. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide guidance, role modeling and feedback to DSPs and assist in the oversight of the day-to-day operations of the program, including but not limited to data collection, maintaining a clean and safe environment, medication administration, reporting of all maintenance issues in Fiix system, reporting and documentation of medical and behavioral events.
• Knows all the program participants on assigned caseload and is readily able to provide staffing coverage as needed
• Assist with training new and existing employees as needed.
• Act as a role model by utilizing the Core Competencies and the NADSP code of ethics, to be included in coaching and supervision with DSPs.
• Assist to follow through with procedures, policies and routines that promote the safety and well-being of the program participants.
• Responsible for petty cash as requested, ensuring the appropriate use of funds, including the utilization of tax exemption forms, and securing receipts.
• Facilitates community inclusion.
• Attend and participate in required meetings.
•  Provides crisis intervention assistance and relief coverage where required.
• Ensures that families and visitors to the program are greeted in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.
• Attends meetings and serves on committees as needed.
• Follow federal, state, and local governmental regulatory guidelines pertaining to a safe, healthy, and clean work environment, reporting health and safety concerns to the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Minimum of one year experience as a Direct Support Professional.
• Valid driver license.

Physical Requirements

• This position is a non-sedentary role; requires frequent standing and walking.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and ability to turn, lift and assist individuals with movement.

Why work for us?

• PAID training to help you succeed and grow in your role.
• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
• Employer-paid vision and dental premiums to keep you covered.
• Tuition reimbursement for your personal and professional development
• Generous paid time-off to maintain your work-life balance
•  A supportive, dynamic team environment where your contributions are valued and celebrated
  
  

Salary - $21.50 - $23.16 hourly.  Compensation will be commensurate with job qualifications and work experience.

Opengate is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, domestic or civil union partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, transgender status, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, education, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. The Company promotes inclusion and acceptance of all protected classes.  

In order to promote and maintain a community culture, employees hired to work at Opengate must legally reside and perform their work in the state of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania.