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Vinfen
Vinfen
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
HealthcareNon-profitSocial Impact
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.
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Residential Counselor, Developmental Disabilities

Support people with developmental disabilities in Vinfen’s residential program by building independent living skills, coordinating daily supports, and encouraging community participation.

USUnited StatesMAMassachusetts
$21 / hour
On-siteFull-timeSeniorLeadEnglish RequiredCounselor

Description

  • Provide individualized and group support in a residential program.
  • Teach skills that build independence, self-advocacy, and quality of life.
  • Keep the residence safe, secure, and clean.
  • Help residents participate in their communities and build and maintain friendships.
  • Connect residents with community-based services and resources.
  • Organize recreational and social activities that encourage inclusion and emotional well-being.
  • Support residents to make choices and decisions, advocate for themselves, and take part in support planning.
  • Help residents use assistive technology and adaptive equipment.
  • Encourage participation in work, volunteering, and other community activities.
  • Train and support residents in behavioral and rehabilitative strategies, safety, appointments, money management, daily living activities, shopping, meal planning, cooking, and household tasks.
  • Provide hands-on assistance and transportation as needed.
  • Observe residents’ physical and emotional well-being and report changes to a supervisor.
  • Track residents’ funds and maintain progress notes, behavior and academic data, incident records, and communication logs.
  • Handle medication procurement, storage, administration, documentation, and disposal in line with MAP requirements and applicable policies.
  • Coordinate with nurses, case managers, the Visiting Nurses Association, and other relevant parties.
  • Attend required training and staff meetings.
  • Follow applicable regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Complete housekeeping and home upkeep, including snow removal and taking out trash.
  • Complete required paperwork and logs, and cover shifts at other homes or programs when assigned.
  • Advocate for residents’ human rights and provide physical intervention or first aid in emergencies.
  • Help develop, carry out, and document treatment plans, ISP/PSTPs, and clinical programs.
  • Carry out other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Related experience or training of at least one year is preferred.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Valid driver’s license required at hire.
  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • Must have held a valid U.S. driver’s license for at least six months.
  • Must pass a driver screening and background check.
  • If using a personal vehicle, must have adequate insurance and a safe driving record.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, lift at least 25 pounds, and assist people with daily living activities.
  • Ability to operate a computer, calculator, copier, and printer.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of advocacy, communication, empowerment, self-advocacy, participatory planning, household management, and crisis intervention techniques.
  • Ability to work independently and with an interdisciplinary team.
  • Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender-related concerns.
  • CPR certification required within two weeks of hire.
  • First Aid certification required within two weeks of hire.
  • MAP certification required within 150 days of hire.
  • PBS Tier 1 certification required within 150 days of hire.
  • Safety Care certification required within 90 days of hire.

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