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 for Developmental Disabilities
Support people with developmental disabilities in Vinfen’s residential programs on a part-time basis. Promote independence, self-advocacy, community participation, and daily living skills.
Сипаттама
- Deliver individual and group support in a residential program
- Teach skills that promote independence, quality of life, and self-advocacy
- Keep the residential setting safe, secure, and clean
- Support community integration and help individuals build and maintain friendships
- Help individuals connect with community-based supports and resources
- Organize recreational and social activities that encourage inclusion and emotional well-being
- Respect individual choices, decision-making, and opportunities for meaningful living
- Provide assistive technology and adaptive equipment as needed
- Support employment, volunteering, and other forms of community engagement
- Build constructive partnerships with individuals, families, staff, and other involved parties
- Train and support individuals in rehabilitation and behavioral interventions, fire safety, appointments, money management, daily living, shopping, cooking, chores, and community resources
- Carry out hands-on responsibilities required by individual support plans
- Provide transportation when necessary
- Assess physical and emotional condition and report changes to the supervisor
- Monitor individuals’ funds
- Keep records, gather behavioral and academic data, write progress notes, and document incidents and routine activities
- Procure, store, administer, document, and dispose of medication in accordance with MAP requirements, regulations, and company policy
- Coordinate with program nurses, case managers, and the Visiting Nurses Association
- Attend required training sessions and staff meetings
- Follow applicable regulatory policies, procedures, and standards
- Maintain household safety and upkeep, including housekeeping, snow removal, and trash disposal
- Complete communication logs, community membership logs, and activity schedules
- Cover shifts in other homes or programs when assigned
- Serve as a human rights advocate and provide physical intervention or First Aid during emergencies
- Report to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission when required
- Help develop, implement, and document ISP/PSTPs and clinical programs
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Талаптар
- At least one year of related experience or training is encouraged
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Relevant experience may substitute for academic training in some cases
- A valid driver’s license and driving ability are required, using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle
- Employees using a personal vehicle must maintain adequate insurance and a safe driving record
- Present a valid US driver’s license at the time of employment
- Be at least 21 years old
- Have held a valid US driver’s license for at least six months
- Pass a driver screening background check
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb
- Ability to lift at least 25 pounds with proper technique or use a two-person lift
- Ability to operate a computer, calculator, copier, and printer
- Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and move through 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
- Vision must include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, along with the ability to adjust focus
- 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
- Knowledge of and ability to use advocacy, empowerment, self-advocacy, participatory planning, crisis intervention, communication, and household management techniques
- Ability to work independently and within an interdisciplinary team
- Effective oral and written communication skills
Артықшылықтар
- 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 to work 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
- Paid time off for employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week