Residential Counselor 1 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ramsey/jobs/newprint/4820493) Apply  Residential Counselor 1 Salary $1,820.00 - $2,456.80 Biweekly Location (Lake Owasso Residence) Shoreview, MN Job Type Multiple Job Types Job Number 2025-00087 Department Lake Owasso Division ResidntLvg Opening Date 02/06/2025 Closing Date 2/21/2025 11:59 PM Central Union Local 707 - Lake Owasso Residence FLSA Status nonexempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Basic Function To provide care and treatment to developmentally disabled persons in a residential care facility by overseeing and participating in residents' activities and providing instruction in order to enhance their functional skills, behavioral skills and ability for personal care; to perform custodial, foodservice, and laundry duties as needed, and to perform other duties as assigned. Examples of Work Performed 1. Perform as primary or secondary residential counselor for residents as assigned. 2. Participate as a team member in establishing behavioral and developmental goals for residents and implement training methods consistent with those goals. 3. Assist and instruct residents in basic personal care to include dressing, eating, personal hygiene, housekeeping, and related skills. 4. Assist and instruct residents in basic functional skills such as time and number concepts, personal finance, use of public services, and similar skills. 5. Assist and direct residents in recreational and leisure activities. 6. Observe and record residents' behavior in connection with treatment programs and document residents' activities and needs as instructed. 7. Perform specified duties for which specific training has been received, such as administering first aid, passing medications and similar basic health care procedures. 8. Note and report instances of apparent abuse, neglect, or unusual behavior of residents; or other matters detrimental to the health, safety or well-being or of residents, staff or county property. 9. Perform custodial, janitorial, laundry or other related duties as assigned such as: cleaning homes by moving, arranging, and polishing furniture, vacuuming, dusting, shampooing carpet, washing walls, interior windows, fixtures, door knobs, handrails, sinks, toilets and bathing/shower areas; disposing trash in designated areas; removing snow from entrances, and reporting issues and work repair needs. 10. Maintain housekeeping supply and equipment inventory by reordering through appropriate staff. 11. Wash and dry clothing and linen; fold, press, sort, mend, and arrange dry cleaning for residents' personal items. 12. Prepare, cook, and serve daily meals with assistance from residents; monitor the proper temperature and dietary needs for residents. Ensure and maintain a safe, sanitized, and neat kitchen environment for food preparation and storage. 13. Participate in meetings and in-service instructions as assigned. 14. Drive company vehicles as assigned. (The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this work and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required.) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14. Click the following to view or print the: Work Simulation - Physical Demand or Environmental Exposure Checklists (https://www.ramseycounty.us/sites/default/files/Departments/Human%20Resources%20Dept/Work%20Sim\_%20Lake%20Owasso%20Residential%20Counselor.pdf) for Residential Counselor's in Ramsey County. Minimum Qualifications Education: High school graduation or equivalent. Experience: None. Certifications/Licensure: Valid, class D driver's license. Substitutions: None. Preferred: Knowledge of designated behavior modification techniques. Exam/Screening Process Information Training and Experience Rating = 100% The examination for Residential Counselor will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will pass the training and experience rating. The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on your answers to the questions - do not mark "see resume" or "see work history" do not cut and paste resume as a response. Please answer all your questions clearly and completely. Failure to respond could affect your score and final rank on this examination. Eligible List: The names of all applicants who filed a properly completed application and passed the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for an employment opportunity as a Residential Counselor. The list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy. Candidates will remain on the list for 3 months or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted, informing them that the list has been posted and their rank on the list. The names of all applicants who pass the examination with a score of 35 or higher will be forwarded to the department for further consideration. Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment. E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9. Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance or national origin. Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. The county strives being equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees. Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them. Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved. To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application (https://www.ramseycounty.us/sites/default/files/Departments/Human%20Resources%20Dept/RAMSEY%20COUNTY%20EMPLOYMENT%20APPLICATION.pdf) . You will need to print this posting and answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them with your completed paper application. For further information regarding this posting, please contact Corrin.FaggeTt@co.ramsey.mn.us