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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 - Lowell, MA (Onsite)

Support residents with disabilities in a community-based setting in Lowell, Massachusetts. Help build independence, provide daily living assistance, deliver behavioral support, and maintain care records.

USUnited StatesMAMassachusetts
$19 / hour
On-siteFull-timeJuniorNo degree requiredEnglish RequiredCounselor

Description

  • Support individuals receiving services in Vinfen residential programs
  • Teach practical skills that promote independence and quality of life
  • Help create, carry out, and document individualized treatment support plans
  • Deliver rehabilitative and behavioral support while monitoring outcomes
  • Coordinate appointments and track individual progress
  • Provide transportation and other related assistance
  • Demonstrate supportive conduct and help residents participate in their communities
  • Evaluate physical and emotional well-being and report changes to a supervisor
  • Maintain the safety and upkeep of the residential program site
  • Assist with daily living and household tasks, including cooking, meal planning, shopping, housekeeping, lawn care, snow removal, and garbage disposal
  • Handle, administer, record, and dispose of medication in accordance with MAP requirements, applicable regulations, and company policy
  • Maintain communication records, community membership logs, chore schedules, timesheets, and application paperwork
  • Respond to behavioral or other crises when necessary
  • Keep current contact details on file with the Relief Pool Coordinator or Human Resources team
  • Carry out other duties related to the position as assigned

Requirements

  • One to three months of experience in a human services environment
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid US driver's license presented at employment if driving
  • At least 21 years old if driving
  • Valid US driver's license held continuously for at least six months if driving
  • Successful completion of a driver screening background check if driving
  • Safe driving record maintained if driving
  • Adequate insurance maintained when using a personal vehicle
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb
  • Ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or a two-person lift
  • Ability to use a computer, calculator, copier, and printer
  • Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and navigate narrow spaces or hallways
  • Ability to assist clients with activities of daily living
  • Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives
  • Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, with the ability to adjust focus
  • First Aid certification obtained within two weeks of hire
  • CPR certification obtained within two weeks of hire
  • MAP certification obtained within 150 days of hire
  • Safety Care certification obtained within 90 days of hire

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