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 for Developmental Disabilities at Vinfen
Support people with developmental disabilities in a Vinfen residential program. Help build independence, self-advocacy, community participation, and daily living skills.
विवरण
- Deliver individual and group support to people living in a residential program
- Teach skills that promote independence, quality of life, and self-advocacy
- Keep the residence safe, secure, clean, and properly maintained
- Encourage community participation, friendships, family involvement, employment, volunteering, and other community activities
- Help individuals access community-based services, resources, assistive technology, and adaptive equipment
- Organize recreational and social activities that foster inclusion and emotional well-being
- Train and support individuals in behavioral and rehabilitative strategies, fire and safety procedures, appointments, money management, daily living tasks, shopping, cooking, chores, and general community resources
- Complete hands-on support tasks and provide transportation when needed
- Evaluate physical and emotional condition and report changes to the supervisor
- Track individual funds and maintain records, progress notes, data, incident reports, communication logs, community membership records, and activity schedules
- Obtain, store, administer, record, and dispose of medication according to MAP requirements, regulations, and company policy
- Coordinate with program nurses, case managers, the Visiting Nurses Association, families, and other relevant parties
- Attend required training sessions and staff meetings
- Follow applicable regulatory policies, procedures, and standards
- Handle housekeeping, snow removal, trash disposal, and home safety upkeep
- Cover shifts at other homes or programs when assigned
- Advocate for human rights and provide physical intervention or First Aid during emergencies
- Support the development, implementation, and documentation of treatment plans, ISP/PSTPs, and clinical programs
- Complete other related responsibilities as assigned
आवश्यकताएँ
- At least one year of related experience or training is preferred
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required, although relevant experience may substitute for academic preparation in some cases
- A valid driver's license is required upon hire
- Applicants must be at least 21 years old
- Hold a valid US driver's license for a minimum of six months
- Maintain a safe driving history and pass the required driving-screening background check
- Carry sufficient insurance when using a personal vehicle
- Be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, sit, reach, use stairs, and move through confined spaces
- Be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or a two-person lift
- Be able to assist people served with activities of daily living
- Be able to use a computer, calculator, copier, and printer
- Be able to speak, hear, and communicate with people served, staff members, and external representatives
- Obtain CPR certification within two weeks of hire
- Obtain First Aid certification within two weeks of hire
- Obtain MAP certification within 150 days of hire
- Obtain PBS Tier 1 certification within 150 days of hire
- Obtain Safety Care certification within 90 days of hire
- Understand advocacy, communication, empowerment, self-advocacy, participatory planning, physical personal management, household management, and crisis intervention techniques
- Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender-related concerns
- Work effectively both independently and within an interdisciplinary team
- Communicate effectively in writing and verbally