Support Counselor

Company Description Aacres was founded in 1974 on the philosophy of providing individualized community support for people with developmental disabilities. Our belief is that our clients can live in and contribute to the community when provided appropriate support. We have a strong commitment to serving people which is the cornerstone of our strength and success. Accepting people with respect and creativity enhances our ability to stand beside them through the difficult times in their lives. Job Description

• Provide direct care and supervision in a supportive, therapeutic environment while documenting and reporting behaviors, occurrences, and conditions.
• Support and assist with client personal care, daily living skills, and self-help skills
• Track and implement behavioral programs Supervise recreational activities & outings including transporting clients in agency vehicles. We are looking to hire Full, Part-time, and on-call positions with plenty of opportunities for advancement. Must be available for overnights and weekends.

Qualifications

High school diploma Minimum 1 year of experience working with developmentally disabled adults. DSP 1 and DSP 2 required Valid CA driver's license with good driving record and the ability to be insured by the agency insurer Effective communication, critical thinking, and problem solving skills needed. Ability to establish a therapeutic rapport with clients and families Must be a team player and flexible with hours and scheduling.

Drug Free Workplace/EOE Additional Information If you are interested in applying for work with Aacres, submit your application detailing how you meet each of the

Minimum Requirements

and the desired skills listed. Aacres strongly believes in promotion from within, so please note that we will review our internal candidate pool prior to considering external candidates. The Company reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to evaluate the needs of the Company, as well as the qualifications of all employees and job applicants when making a hiring decision.

For more information about Aacres, please visit our website at www.aacresllc.com Aacres requires successful completion of pre-employment background check** and drug testing. Aacres is an

Equal Opportunity

Employer and a Drug Free workplace. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. **Minimum

Requirements

based on  State Regulations