Vinfen एक गैर-लाभकारी स्वास्थ्य और मानव सेवा संगठन है, जो 1977 से लोगों और समुदायों को सहयोग प्रदान कर रहा है। इसके समुदाय-आधारित कार्यक्रम मानसिक स्वास्थ्य संबंधी स्थितियों, बौद्धिक और विकासात्मक अक्षमताओं, मस्तिष्क संबंधी चोटों, ऑटिज़्म और अन्य व्यवहारगत स्वास्थ्य चुनौतियों के साथ जीवन जीने वाले लोगों की सेवा करते हैं। मैसाचुसेट्स और कनेक्टिकट में 500 से अधिक स्थानों पर Vinfen पुनर्प्राप्ति और कौशल-विकास सेवाएँ, समर्थित जीवन-यापन, शिक्षा और रोजगार सहायता, नैदानिक एवं सहकर्मी सेवाएँ तथा संकट प्रतिक्रिया प्रदान करता है। संगठन हर वर्ष लगभग 14,000 लोगों की सेवा करता है और वकालत, लचीलापन तथा आत्मनिर्णय पर केंद्रित स्वास्थ्य सेवा, सामाजिक प्रभाव और मानव सेवा टीमों को एक साथ लाता है। इसके व्यापक सामुदायिक कार्य में साझेदारियाँ, स्वयंसेवा, कार्यक्रम और धन-संग्रह भी शामिल हैं।
Part-Time Residential Counselor, Brain Injury Services at Vinfen
Part-time Residential Counselor supporting safety, independence, and community participation for people with brain injuries. Vinfen delivers community-based health and human services in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
विवरण
- Support individuals through one-to-one and group services in a residential brain injury program.
- Teach skills that promote independence, self-advocacy, and quality of life.
- Keep the residence safe, secure, clean, and properly maintained.
- Help residents participate in their communities, build friendships, and maintain family relationships.
- Connect individuals with community-based services and resources.
- Organize recreational and social activities that foster inclusion and emotional well-being.
- Help individuals access assistive technology and adaptive equipment.
- Encourage employment, volunteer work, and other forms of community involvement.
- Train and support individuals in rehabilitation and behavioral interventions, safety procedures, appointments, money management, activities of daily living, shopping, meal planning, cooking, and household tasks.
- Complete hands-on duties required to carry out support plans.
- Provide transportation when needed.
- Observe physical and emotional condition and report changes to the supervisor.
- Track personal funds and maintain required records, including behavioral and academic data, progress notes, communication logs, incident reports, and activity schedules.
- Procure, store, administer, document, and dispose of medication in accordance with MAP requirements, regulations, and organizational policies.
- Coordinate with program nurses, case managers, the Visiting Nurses Association, families, and other involved parties.
- Attend required training sessions and staff meetings.
- Follow applicable regulatory policies, procedures, and standards.
- Cover shifts at other homes or programs when assigned.
- Advocate for residents’ human rights and provide physical intervention or First Aid during emergencies.
- Report incidents to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission as required.
- Help develop, implement, and document treatment plans, ISP/PSTPs, and clinical programs.
- Handle housekeeping, snow removal, trash disposal, and other related tasks.
आवश्यकताएँ
- Preference will be given to candidates with at least one year of related experience or training.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- A valid US driver’s license is required at hire; candidates must be at least 21, have held the license for at least one year, and pass a driver screening background check.
- Anyone using a personal vehicle must maintain adequate insurance and a safe driving record, subject to annual review.
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, lift at least 25 pounds using proper techniques or a two-person lift, and assist clients with daily living activities.
- Must be able to use computers and office equipment such as calculators, copiers, and printers.
- Must be able to communicate with clients, staff members, and external representatives.
- CPR certification is required within two weeks of hire.
- First Aid certification is required within two weeks of hire.
- MAP certification is required within 150 days of hire.
- PBS Tier 1 certification is required within 150 days of hire.
- Safety Care certification is required within 90 days of hire.
- May be required to obtain CBIS certification.
- Knowledge and application of advocacy, empowerment, self-advocacy, participatory planning, crisis intervention, communication, household management, and physical personal management techniques are required.
- Must be able to work independently and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.
- Must communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
- Must demonstrate sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender-related concerns.