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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 - Dorchester, MA

Provide residential support at Vinfen for people with developmental disabilities in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Help residents build independence, access community resources, and participate in daily and social activities.

USUnited StatesMAMassachusetts
$21 / hour
On-siteFull-timeJuniorNo degree requiredEnglish RequiredCounselor

Description

  • Deliver individual and group support within a residential program
  • Teach practical skills that promote independence, quality of life, and self-advocacy
  • Keep the residence safe, secure, clean, and well maintained
  • Support community integration and help individuals build and sustain friendships
  • Connect individuals with community-based services, supports, and resources
  • Organize recreational and social activities that foster inclusion and emotional well-being
  • Respect individual choices and support participation in decisions about services and daily life
  • Provide assistive technology and adaptive equipment as needed
  • Encourage employment, volunteering, and involvement in community activities
  • Train and assist individuals with behavioral strategies, fire and safety procedures, appointments, money management, ADLs, shopping, meal preparation, cooking, and household tasks
  • Complete hands-on duties required to carry out support plans
  • Provide transportation when necessary
  • Evaluate physical and emotional condition and report changes to the supervisor
  • Monitor individuals’ funds
  • Maintain records, behavioral and academic data, progress notes, communication logs, incident reports, and activity calendars
  • Procure, store, administer, document, and dispose of medication in accordance with 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
  • Complete housekeeping, snow removal, trash disposal, and home maintenance duties
  • Cover shifts at other homes or programs when assigned
  • Act as a human rights advocate and provide physical intervention or First Aid during emergencies
  • Make reports to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission when required
  • Help develop, implement, and document treatment plans, ISP/PSTPs, and clinical programs

Requirements

  • At least one year of related experience or training is encouraged
  • High school diploma or equivalent is required
  • Relevant experience may replace academic training in some circumstances
  • Present a valid driver’s license at the time of employment
  • Be at least 21 years old
  • Maintain a valid US driver’s license for at least six months
  • Carry adequate insurance and maintain a safe driving record when using a personal vehicle
  • Pass a driver screening background check
  • Be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb
  • Be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper techniques or a two-person lift
  • Be able to use a computer, calculator, copier, and printer
  • Be able to assist clients with activities of daily living
  • Be able to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, 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
  • Obtain PBS Tier 1 certification within 150 days of hire
  • Obtain Safety Care certification within 90 days of hire
  • Understand advocacy, empowerment, self-advocacy, participatory planning, crisis intervention, physical personal management, and household management techniques
  • Work effectively both independently and within an interdisciplinary team
  • Communicate clearly in spoken and written formats

Benefits

  • Fully funded 401(a) employer-sponsored retirement plan with no employee contribution required
  • Employee-funded 403(b) retirement plan
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees scheduled for at least 30 hours per week
  • Employer contribution toward medical insurance costs
  • Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance
  • Employer-paid short-term disability insurance for eligible employees
  • Flexible spending reimbursement accounts for health and dependent care
  • Voluntary term life, whole life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
  • Generous paid time off for employees scheduled for at least 20 hours per week

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