Vinfen yra pelno nesiekianti sveikatos ir žmogiškųjų paslaugų organizacija, nuo 1977 m. remianti žmones ir bendruomenes. Jos bendruomeninės programos skirtos žmonėms, turintiems psichikos sveikatos sutrikimų, intelekto ar raidos sutrikimų, smegenų traumų, autizmą ar kitų elgesio sveikatos sunkumų. Daugiau nei 500 vietų Masačusetse ir Konektikute Vinfen teikia sveikimo ir gebėjimų ugdymo paslaugas, padeda gyventi savarankiškai su parama, teikia švietimo ir užimtumo pagalbą, klinikines ir tarpusavio paramos paslaugas bei reaguoja į krizes. Organizacija kasmet aptarnauja apie 14 000 žmonių ir suburia sveikatos priežiūros, socialinio poveikio bei žmogiškųjų paslaugų komandas, daugiausia dėmesio skiriančias atstovavimui, atsparumui ir apsisprendimo teisei. Platesnė jos veikla bendruomenėje apima partnerystes, savanorystę, renginius ir lėšų rinkimą.
Residential Mental Health Counselor
Support people with psychiatric conditions in Vinfen’s community-based group living services. Assist with medication, daily living, and recovery-oriented treatment plans.
Aprašymas
- Support residents with psychiatric conditions in a group living setting.
- Help residents build independence and improve their quality of life.
- Welcome and orient new residents.
- Work with the integrated team to carry out treatment plan interventions as directed by the LPHA clinician.
- Complete daily assignments from the program director.
- Use recovery-oriented, person-centered, harm-reduction, trauma-informed, culturally competent, and strengths-based approaches.
- Store, administer, document, and dispose of medication in line with MAP requirements and company policy.
- Teach residents how to manage their medication.
- Assist with meal preparation, household chores, site upkeep, and other daily living activities.
- Encourage social connection and help create a collaborative residential environment.
- Advocate for residents and serve as a resource to neighbors.
- Attend training, supervision, and staff meetings.
- Help orient new staff.
- Complete required records and incident reports.
- Contribute to quality improvement goals.
- Assist with crisis intervention and contact on-call backup when needed.
- Use evidence-based approaches including Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, Housing First, Stages of Change, WRAP, Seeking Safety, and Cognitive Behavioral interventions.
- Carry out other related duties as assigned.
Reikalavimai
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Experience in a human services setting is strongly preferred.
- One to two years of relevant human services experience is preferred.
- Bilingual or bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions are preferred.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must have held a valid US driver’s license for at least six months.
- Must pass CORI, driving record, employment reference, and multi-state background checks.
- Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within two weeks of hire.
- Must obtain MAP certification within 150 days of hire.
- Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, lift at least 25 pounds, and assist residents with daily living activities.
- Ability to operate a computer, calculator, copier, and printer.
- Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with residents, staff, and external representatives.
- Adequate insurance and a safe driving record are required when using a personal vehicle.
Privalumai
- Training opportunities.
- Career growth.
- Job security.