Vinfen 1977-yildan beri insonlar va jamoalarni qo‘llab-quvvatlab kelayotgan notijorat sog‘liqni saqlash va insonlarga xizmat ko‘rsatish tashkilotidir. Uning jamoaga asoslangan dasturlari ruhiy salomatlik muammolari, intellektual va rivojlanishdagi nogironliklar, miya jarohatlari, autizm hamda xulq-atvor salomatligi bilan bog‘liq boshqa qiyinchiliklar bilan yashayotgan insonlarga xizmat ko‘rsatadi. Vinfen Massachusets va Konnektikutdagi 500 dan ortiq manzilda tiklanish va ko‘nikmalarni rivojlantirish xizmatlari, qo‘llab-quvvatlanadigan yashash, ta’lim va ishga joylashish bo‘yicha ko‘mak, klinik va tengdoshlar xizmatlari hamda inqirozga javob choralarini taqdim etadi. Tashkilot har yili taxminan 14 000 kishiga xizmat ko‘rsatadi va himoya, barqarorlik hamda o‘z taqdirini o‘zi belgilashga e’tibor qaratadigan sog‘liqni saqlash, ijtimoiy ta’sir va insonlarga xizmat ko‘rsatish jamoalarini birlashtiradi. Uning kengroq jamoatchilik faoliyati hamkorlik, ko‘ngillilik, tadbirlar va mablag‘ yig‘ishni o‘z ichiga oladi.
Part-Time Residential Counselor for Developmental Disabilities at Vinfen
Support people with developmental disabilities in a Vinfen residential program. Help build independence, self-advocacy, community participation, and daily living skills.
Tavsif
- Deliver individual and group support to people living in a residential program
- Teach skills that promote independence, quality of life, and self-advocacy
- Keep the residence safe, secure, clean, and properly maintained
- Encourage community participation, friendships, family involvement, employment, volunteering, and other community activities
- Help individuals access community-based services, resources, assistive technology, and adaptive equipment
- Organize recreational and social activities that foster inclusion and emotional well-being
- Train and support individuals in behavioral and rehabilitative strategies, fire and safety procedures, appointments, money management, daily living tasks, shopping, cooking, chores, and general community resources
- Complete hands-on support tasks and provide transportation when needed
- Evaluate physical and emotional condition and report changes to the supervisor
- Track individual funds and maintain records, progress notes, data, incident reports, communication logs, community membership records, and activity schedules
- Obtain, store, administer, record, and dispose of medication according to MAP requirements, regulations, and company policy
- Coordinate with program nurses, case managers, the Visiting Nurses Association, families, and other relevant parties
- Attend required training sessions and staff meetings
- Follow applicable regulatory policies, procedures, and standards
- Handle housekeeping, snow removal, trash disposal, and home safety upkeep
- Cover shifts at other homes or programs when assigned
- Advocate for human rights and provide physical intervention or First Aid during emergencies
- Support the development, implementation, and documentation of treatment plans, ISP/PSTPs, and clinical programs
- Complete other related responsibilities as assigned
Talablar
- At least one year of related experience or training is preferred
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required, although relevant experience may substitute for academic preparation in some cases
- A valid driver's license is required upon hire
- Applicants must be at least 21 years old
- Hold a valid US driver's license for a minimum of six months
- Maintain a safe driving history and pass the required driving-screening background check
- Carry sufficient insurance when using a personal vehicle
- Be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, sit, reach, use stairs, and move through confined spaces
- Be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or a two-person lift
- Be able to assist people served with activities of daily living
- Be able to use a computer, calculator, copier, and printer
- Be able to speak, hear, and communicate with people served, staff members, and external representatives
- Obtain CPR certification within two weeks of hire
- Obtain First Aid certification within two weeks of hire
- Obtain MAP certification within 150 days of hire
- Obtain PBS Tier 1 certification within 150 days of hire
- Obtain Safety Care certification within 90 days of hire
- Understand advocacy, communication, empowerment, self-advocacy, participatory planning, physical personal management, household management, and crisis intervention techniques
- Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender-related concerns
- Work effectively both independently and within an interdisciplinary team
- Communicate effectively in writing and verbally