Vinfen
Vinfen
Vinfen je neprofitna organizacija za zdravstvene in socialne storitve, ki od leta 1977 podpira ljudi in skupnosti. Njeni programi v skupnosti so namenjeni ljudem z duševnimi motnjami, intelektualnimi in razvojnimi ovirami, poškodbami možganov, avtizmom ter drugimi vedenjskimi zdravstvenimi izzivi. Na več kot 500 lokacijah v Massachusettsu in Connecticutu Vinfen zagotavlja storitve okrevanja in usposabljanja, podprto bivanje, podporo pri izobraževanju in zaposlovanju, klinične storitve in storitve vrstniške podpore ter krizno pomoč. Organizacija vsako leto pomaga približno 14.000 ljudem ter združuje ekipe s področij zdravstvenega varstva, družbenega vpliva in socialnih storitev, ki se osredotočajo na zagovorništvo, odpornost in samoodločanje. Njeno širše delo v skupnosti vključuje partnerstva, prostovoljstvo, dogodke in zbiranje sredstev.

Residential Mental Health Counselor

Support residents with mental health conditions as they build skills for independent living in Vinfen community residences. Duties include medication support, crisis response, and maintaining a safe home environment.

Opis

  • Deliver direct support in a residential program.
  • Help residents address barriers and prepare for independent living.
  • Carry out treatment plan interventions assigned by the team clinician.
  • Administer, record, store, and dispose of medications under MAP procedures.
  • Respond to crises and contact on-call backup when needed.
  • Keep the residence safe, comfortable, clean, and compliant.
  • Orient new residents and help onboard new staff.
  • Work with the integrated team to meet residents’ needs.
  • Complete daily duties assigned by the program director.
  • Use recovery-oriented, person-centered, harm-reduction, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strengths-based practices.
  • Follow safety, maintenance, human rights, licensing, and operational policies.
  • Teach residents how to manage their medications.
  • Help prepare meals and maintain the residence.
  • Encourage social connection and a welcoming, cooperative atmosphere.
  • Advocate for residents and serve as a resource for them and their neighbors.
  • Attend training, supervision, and staff meetings.
  • Complete required records and incident reports.
  • Contribute to quality improvement objectives.
  • Apply 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.

Zahteve

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • One to two years of relevant human services experience preferred.
  • Must drive using either a Vinfen van or a personal vehicle.
  • Personal vehicle users must maintain adequate insurance and a safe driving record.
  • Must present a valid U.S. driver’s license upon hire.
  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • Must have held a valid U.S. driver’s license for at least six months.
  • Must pass a driver screening background check.
  • Able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, and perform physically active work.
  • Able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper technique or a two-person lift.
  • Able to use a computer and office equipment, including a calculator, copier, and printer.
  • Able to assist residents with activities of daily living.
  • Able to communicate with residents, staff, and external representatives.
  • CPR certification required within two weeks of hire.
  • First Aid certification required within two weeks of hire.
  • MAP certification required within 150 days of hire.
  • Strong commitment to helping residents live and participate in their communities.
  • Able to build supportive, trusting relationships with residents, families, and neighbors.
  • Sensitive to cultural, religious, ethnic, disability, and gender differences.
  • Able to balance competing priorities and make independent decisions and judgments.
  • Able to work professionally and maintain confidentiality.
  • Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment.

Ugodnosti

  • $3,000 sign-on bonus.
  • Fully funded employer-sponsored 401(a) retirement plan with no employee contribution required.
  • Employee-funded 403(b) plan.
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible 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 qualifying employees.
  • Health and dependent care flexible spending reimbursement accounts.
  • Voluntary term life, whole life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
  • Generous paid time off for employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week.

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