Provide direct support to individuals with brain injuries or behavioral conditions in residential settings to build independence and quality of life. Duties include administering medication, implementing treatment plans, assisting with daily living activities, and providing community transportation.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid US driver's license, and must be at least 21 years old. Candidates must be able to obtain CPR, First Aid, and MAP certifications and pass comprehensive background checks.
Overview As a Residential Counselor, you will provide direct support to people with Brain Injury or behavioral conditions in either a small group residential setting or an individual living arrangement. In your role you will work together with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform their lives by either building independence skills or increasing each person's quality of life. Residential Counselors have a range of duties include administrating medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP), implementing treatment plans, and assisting people with activities of daily living, such as household chores and cooking. You also strengthen residents' connection to their community by providing transportation on outings such as shopping and doctor's appointments.
Responsibilities: Job
Duties and Responsibilities
The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below:
Assists individuals in the home in becoming fully integrated into their communities, and develop and maintain friendships.
Assists individuals to access community-based support and resources.
Plans recreational and social activities that promote social inclusion and the emotional well being of individuals in support of living a good life.
Empowers and supports individuals in the home to make choices, be a self advocate, and be fully involved in making decisions in determining the directions of their supports and lives.
Supports individuals in the home with access to assistive technology and adaptive equipment as a means to augment communication, access their communities, and generally live more independently.
Supports individuals in securing, maintaining and growing in work, volunteer, and other community engagement opportunities.
Supports individuals in the home to be more independent, be self-advocates, and make choices that define the direction and their vision for living a good life.
Encourages and supports individuals and their involved families in maintaining strong partnership with staff and other interested parties.
Provides training and support to individuals in the home. This includes rehabilitative interventions, behavioral interventions and monitoring, fire & safety regulations, appointment scheduling, money management, ADLs, grocery shopping, meal planning and cooking, household chores, use of generic resources, and other related areas.
Benefits
Paid Holidays
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Vacation days
Life insurance
Personal Days
Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts
Sick Days
Employee Referral Bonus
Discounted YMCA memberships
Employer-sponsored retirement plan
403(b) plan
Discounted movie tickets
Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
Performs hands-on tasks in the program, as required in order to facilitate implementation of support plans.
Provides transportation, as necessary.
Assesses the physical and emotional status of individuals in the home and reports changes to supervisor.
Monitors individual funds, as needed.
Maintains records for individuals in the home. Collects behavior and academic data and maintains progress notes. Documents all information related to incidents, programs, and routine activities in a communication log.
Procures, stores, administers, documents, and disposes of medication for individuals consistent with MAP requirements, funding source regulations, and Company policy.
Communicates with and provides information to interested parties such as program nurse, case managers, and Visiting Nurses Association.
Participates in all mandated training and staff meetings as directed by the supervisor.
Ensures compliance with all internal and external regulatory policies, procedures, and standards.
Ensures home safety and maintenance as necessary at all times. This includes general housekeeping, snow shoveling, and trash removal.
Complies with all corporate and divisional policies and procedures, including safe work practices, workers’ compensation, universal precautions, and exposure control.
Completes various paperwork and logs including communication logs, community membership logs, and activity schedules.
Provides shift coverage, as necessary in other homes/programs as assigned by supervisor.
Functions as human rights advocate. Provides physical intervention and/or First Aid in the event of behavior or medical emergency. Serves as a reporter to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission.
Assists in developing, implementing, and documenting treatment, including ISP/PSTPs and clinical programs.
Performs other related duties, as required. About Vinfen Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security! Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes: A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance! Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!) Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insurance Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care) Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week): 15 days of Vacation per year 11 Paid Holidays 10 Sick Days per year 3 Personal Days per year Educational Assistance and Remission Programs $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap! Other generous benefits including discounted YMCA memberships, access to discounted movie tickets and more! About Us: Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers. My Job. My Community. My Vinfen. Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required. A bachelor's degree in a Human Services related field is preferred. Experience working with people with developmental disabilities, behavioral conditions and/or brain injury strongly preferred. Strong time management and writing skills. Must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least 6 months. Must be able to become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment and MAP certified within 150 days of employment. Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, national fingerprinting and driving record check. Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge and use of advocacy techniques
Knowledge and use of different communication styles
Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
Knowledge of participatory planning techniques
Knowledge of required physical personal management skills
Knowledge of required household management skills
Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
Ability to adapt and communicate to a variety individuals through the use of different communication styles
Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
High motivation to learn, practice new skills
Consistency in performance
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formatsLearn or Master the Following Areas:
Knowledge and use of advocacy techniques
Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniquesResidential Counselor II - BID 3
Knowledge and proven ability to promote family partnerships
Knowledge and proven ability to promote social inclusion in a way that supports individual choices
Knowledge and proven ability to promote ability to implement PBS treatment programs
Knowledge of participatory planning techniques
Knowledge of required physical personal management skills
Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques Typical Requirements: Candidates with one or more years of experience and/or training in a related function will be given preference for employment. Preferred /Required Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Driving Requirements: Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least one year, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check. Physical Effort: Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways. Ability to assist clients with tasks of daily living. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.For positions in day programs or group residences, the ability to assist in routine living activities including cleaning, meal preparation, vacuuming, shoveling, and grocery shopping. Required Certifications: CPR required within two weeks of hireFirst Aid required within two weeks of hireMAP required within 150 days of hirePBS Tier 1 required within 150 days of hireSafety Care required within 90 days of hireMay be asked to obtain CBIS certification (Certified Brain Injury Specialist) Pay Range USD $20.75 - USD $20.75 /Hr.
