The Residential Counselor provides direct support to individuals in a mental health setting by implementing treatment plans and teaching daily living skills. They are responsible for maintaining program safety, administering medication, and assisting with household tasks and community integration.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with one to three months of experience in a human services setting. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, be at least 21 years old, and be able to perform physically active tasks including lifting 25 pounds.
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Job description
Overview Provide support to persons served in a Vinfen setting(s). Teach skills to enhance independence and quality of life.
Responsibilities
Assist in developing, implementing, and documenting individual treatment support plans.
Responsible for a variety of daily tasks with persons served. This includes (re)habilitative interventions, behavioral interventions and monitoring, scheduling appointments, monitoring progress, providing transportation, and other related tasks.
Provide role model and support to persons served. Assist persons served in becoming fully integrated into their communities.
Assess persons served physical and emotional status, and report changes to supervisor.
Ensure program site safety and maintenance as necessary at all times. Oversee and participate in the daily living and cleaning of the program, inside and outside with persons served. This includes, but is not limited to, cooking, meal planning, grocery shopping, general housekeeping, lawn mowing, snow shoveling, and garbage removal.
Comply with all corporate and divisional policies and procedures, including safe work practices, workers’ compensation, universal precautions, and exposure control.
Store, administer, document and dispose of medication for persons served consistent with MAP/MAC requirements, funding source regulations, and Company policy.
Complete various paperwork and logs including communication logs, community membership logs, chore schedules, timesheets, and application forms.
Perform crisis intervention, as needed.
Provide Relief Pool Coordinator or Human Resources staff with current contact information, including working telephone number(s), email address, and mailing address.
Perform other related duties, as required. 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 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
Teaching skills
Ability to document interventions, as required
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
Ability to provide role model behaviors About Vinfen 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 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.
Qualifications
Typical Requirements:One to three months experience in a human services setting. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training. 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 six months, 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. ACCS GLE SIE Lead Res Cnslr MA PR 3Ability 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 PS with tasks of daily living. Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed. Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with PS, 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. Additional Certifications Required:CPR required within two weeks of hire First Aid required within two weeks of hire MAP required within 150 days of hire Pay Range USD $21.75 - USD $22.00 /Hr.
