Vinfen·Methuen, Massachusetts
The Awake Overnight Counselor provides direct support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting, focusing on building independence skills and increasing quality of life. Duties include administering medication, implementing treatment plans, assisting with daily living activities, and performing nightly cleaning and filing.
Schedule: Sun-Wed 11pm-9am
$18.75 / hour
As an Awake Overnight Counselor, you will provide direct support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in 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.
Awake Overnight Counselors have a range of duties including 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.
Additional responsibilities include nightly cleaning and filing.
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
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!
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.
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All candidates must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, national fingerprinting and driving record check.
Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED, be at least 21 years old, and hold a valid US driver's license for at least six months. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or acquired brain injury is strongly preferred, along with strong time management and writing skills.
Market context
Awake overnight residential counselor roles in Massachusetts are often tied to ongoing staffing needs in residential care settings, especially where continuous supervision and safety monitoring are required. This role can be competitive because employers typically look for reliability, a valid driver’s license, age eligibility, and readiness to complete CPR, First Aid, and MAP training plus background checks. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your availability for overnight shifts and gather documents before applying.
