The Lead Residential Counselor provides direct service to adults with mental health conditions, assisting them in overcoming barriers to independent living and implementing treatment plan support interventions. This role also involves assuming administrative officer duties to support the Program Director, liaising with families, administering medications, and providing crisis intervention.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, though an Associate's degree in a human service discipline is preferred, along with one to two years of job-specific experience in the human services field. Candidates must be at least 21, possess a valid driver's license for one year, and must obtain CPR, First Aid, and MAP certifications post-hire.
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Job description
Schedule: Tue-Sat 3pm-11pm
Salary
$24.00/ hour
Sign On Bonus
$2000; $666 upon the completion of 30 days, $666 upon the completion of 6 months, $668 upon the completion of 12 months
The ACCS Lead Residential Counselor provides direct service to adults with mental health conditions in a GLE/SIE residential setting. The ACCS Lead Residential Counselor helps persons served in the residences to overcome barriers to, and prepare for, living independently. The ACCS Lead Residential Counselor Implements Treatment Plan support interventions as coached and supported by Team LPHA Clinician. In addition, the ACCS Lead Residential Counselor assumes administrative officer roles in the program to support the Program Director in performance of their duties and responsibilities.
The ACCS Lead Residential Counselor also
Liaisons with families as needed.
Supports Persons Served in obtaining and understanding medical and psychiatric care as needed.
Administers medications following Medication Administration Program (MAP) policies and procedures.
Provides crisis interventions when needed.
Provides physical site maintenance.
Ensures a safe, comfortable and clean environment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Why Vinfen?
We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
15 days of Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days and 3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more)
Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs as well as innovative Student Loan Payment Programs. Employment with Vinfen counts toward your Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Professional Development programs including year-round online training courses and opportunities to earn CEUs
Retirement savings programs, including a fully funded, employer sponsored retirement plan and an employee funded 403 (b) plan
Company paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Vacation
Vision Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Personal Days
Education Assistance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts
Sick Days
Tuition Remission Programs
Student Loan Payment Programs
Professional Development programs
Retirement savings programs
Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
$500 -- $1,000+ Employee Referral Bonuses with no annual cap!
Other generous benefits including discounted memberships, access to wellness programs 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 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers [http://www.vinfen.org/careers]
My Vinfen. My Community. My Job.
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.
Keywords
group home, direct care, DSP, Direct Support, social services, counseling, social work, psychology, mental illness, mental health, disability, behavioral, rehabilitative, psychiatric, outreach worker, outreach services , human services, nonprofit, crisis, trauma, advocacy, recovery
Qualifications
A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Associate's degree in a human service discipline preferred.
One year as a residential counselor in a setting working with Persons Served facing mental health challenges preferred.
One to two years of job-specific experience in the human services field preferred.
Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions.
Ability to make independent judgments and decisions
Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment
Must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least one year.
Must become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment and MAP certified within 150 days of employment.
All candidates must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, multi-state background and driving record check.
