Vinfen is a nonprofit health and human services organization that has supported people and communities since 1977. Its community-based programs serve people living with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, autism, and other behavioral health challenges. Across more than 500 locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, Vinfen delivers recovery and habilitation services, supported living, education and employment support, clinical and peer services, and crisis response. The organization serves approximately 14,000 people each year and brings together healthcare, social impact, and human services teams focused on advocacy, resilience, and self-determination. Its broader community work includes partnerships, volunteering, events, and fundraising.
Awake Overnight Residential Counselor, Mental Health Services
Support residents in Vinfen’s Haverhill mental health program during overnight shifts. Administer medications, respond to crises, and help maintain a safe, welcoming home.
Description
- Provide direct support in a GLE/SIE residential setting.
- Help residents address barriers and prepare for independent living.
- Deliver assigned interventions from residents’ treatment plans.
- Administer, document, store, and dispose of medication in line with MAP requirements and policy.
- Respond to crises and contact on-call backup when needed.
- Welcome new residents and support those experiencing sleep difficulties.
- Promote healthy sleep habits.
- Complete daily assignments from the Program Director.
- Use recovery-oriented, person-centered, harm-reduction, trauma-informed, culturally competent, and strengths-based practices.
- Uphold safety, site, Human Rights, licensing, and operational standards.
- Offer residents opportunities to take part in meal preparation and site upkeep.
- Promote social connection and a welcoming, collaborative home environment.
- Help residents prepare meals.
- Attend training, supervision, and staff meetings.
- Support the orientation of new staff.
- Complete required records and incident reports.
- Contribute to quality improvement objectives.
- Carry out scheduled maintenance of the residential site.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Prior experience in a human services setting is strongly preferred.
- Bilingual or bicultural applicants and people with lived experience of psychiatric conditions are encouraged to apply.
- Maintain adequate insurance when using a personal vehicle.
- Maintain a safe driving record and pass annual driving checks.
- Present a valid U.S. driver’s license at employment.
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Have held a valid U.S. driver’s license for at least six months.
- Pass a driver screening background check.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, and perform physically active work.
- Ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper technique or a two-person lift.
- Ability to use a computer, calculator, copier, and printer.
- Ability to assist residents with daily living tasks.
- Ability to communicate with residents, staff, 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.