Vinfen — 1977 жылдан бері адамдар мен қауымдастықтарға қолдау көрсетіп келе жатқан коммерциялық емес денсаулық сақтау және әлеуметтік қызметтер ұйымы. Оның қауымдастыққа негізделген бағдарламалары психикалық денсаулық мәселелерімен, зияткерлік және даму бұзылыстарымен, ми жарақаттарымен, аутизммен және мінез-құлық денсаулығына қатысты басқа да қиындықтармен өмір сүретін адамдарға қызмет көрсетеді. Vinfen Массачусетс пен Коннектикуттағы 500-ден астам жерде оңалту және дағдыларды дамыту қызметтерін, қолдау көрсетілетін өмір сүруді, білім алу және жұмысқа орналасу қолдауын, клиникалық және құрдастар қызметтерін, сондай-ақ дағдарыс жағдайындағы көмекті ұсынады. Ұйым жыл сайын шамамен 14 000 адамға қызмет көрсетіп, құқықтарды қорғауға, төзімділікке және өзін-өзі айқындауға бағытталған денсаулық сақтау, әлеуметтік әсер және әлеуметтік қызметтер саласындағы командаларды біріктіреді. Оның қоғаммен ауқымды жұмысына серіктестік, еріктілік, іс-шаралар және қаражат жинау кіреді.
Part-Time Residential Counselor, Developmental Disabilities — Dorchester, MA
Support adults with developmental disabilities in Vinfen’s residential programs in Dorchester. Build independence, coordinate daily living support, and promote community participation.
Сипаттама
- Deliver individualized and group support within a residential program
- Teach practical skills that promote independence, self-advocacy, and quality of life
- Keep the residence safe, secure, and well maintained
- Help residents participate in their communities and build lasting friendships
- Connect residents with community-based services and resources
- Organize recreational and social activities that support inclusion and emotional well-being
- Promote resident choice and involvement in decisions about services and daily life
- Help residents use assistive technology and adaptive equipment
- Encourage employment, volunteering, and other community engagement
- Build collaborative relationships with residents, families, coworkers, and other stakeholders
- Train and support residents in behavioral and rehabilitative strategies, safety procedures, appointments, money management, daily living, shopping, cooking, chores, and community resources
- Complete hands-on responsibilities required by individual support plans
- Provide transportation when needed
- Observe physical and emotional well-being and report changes to the supervisor
- Track and safeguard residents’ funds
- Complete records including progress notes, communication logs, behavior and academic data, incident reports, and activity schedules
- Obtain, store, administer, record, and dispose of medications according to MAP requirements and applicable regulations
- Coordinate with program nurses, case managers, and Visiting Nurses Association representatives
- Attend required training sessions and staff meetings
- Follow applicable regulatory policies, procedures, and standards
- Handle home safety checks, maintenance, housekeeping, snow removal, and trash disposal
- Cover shifts at other residences or programs when assigned
- Advocate for human rights and provide emergency physical intervention or First Aid when necessary
- Submit reports to the Disabled Persons Protection Commission when required
- Help develop, carry out, and document ISP/PSTPs and clinical programs
- Complete other related responsibilities as assigned
Талаптар
- At least one year of related experience or training is encouraged
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required
- Relevant experience may substitute for academic preparation in some cases
- Hold a valid driver’s license when employment begins
- Be at least 21 years old
- Maintain a valid U.S. 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 residents with activities of daily living
- Be able to speak, hear, and communicate with residents, staff, and outside representatives
- Obtain CPR certification within two weeks of hire
- Obtain First Aid certification within two weeks of hire
- Complete MAP training within 150 days of hire
- Complete PBS Tier 1 training within 150 days of hire
- Complete Safety Care training within 90 days of hire
- Understand advocacy, empowerment, self-advocacy, participatory planning, crisis intervention, household management, and physical personal management techniques
- Communicate effectively in spoken and written formats
- Work effectively both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender-related concerns
Артықшылықтар
- Fully funded employer-sponsored 401(a) retirement plan with no employee contribution
- 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
- Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability coverage
- Employer-paid short-term disability coverage for eligible employees
- Flexible spending reimbursement accounts for health and dependent care
- Voluntary term life, whole life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
- Paid time off for employees scheduled for at least 20 hours per week