Awake Overnight Residential Counselor

Vinfen; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities. As an Awake Overnight Counselor, you'll provide essential support to those in need, helping them build independence and improve their quality of life. This role offers comprehensive training and a wealth of benefits, ensuring you are well-equipped to make a meaningful impact. With a focus on recovery and self-determination, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a compassionate team that values your contributions and fosters career growth. If you're passionate about making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

15 days of Vacation

Education Assistance

Professional Development

Retirement Plans

Company-paid Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Referral Bonuses

Discounted Memberships

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Experience with developmental disabilities and/or acquired brain injury preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old and possess a valid US driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals with disabilities in a residential setting.
• Administer medication and implement treatment plans.

Skills

Time Management

Writing Skills

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

MAP Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's in Human Services or related field

Job description

Description

Schedule: Sun - Wed, 11pm - 9am

Salary: $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. Your role involves working collaboratively with the individuals served, their families, friends, employers, and support staff to enhance their quality of life and build independence skills.

Your duties include administering medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP), implementing treatment plans, assisting with activities of daily living, nightly cleaning, and filing.

Why Vinfen?

We are committed to supporting you! We offer comprehensive training, excellent benefits, opportunities for 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, Tuition Remission, and Student Loan Payment Programs, with employment counting toward Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• Professional Development including online training courses and CEU opportunities
• Retirement plans, including a fully funded employer-sponsored retirement plan and a 403(b) plan
• Company-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary insurance options including Whole Life, Accident, and Critical Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
• Employee Referral Bonuses ranging from $500 to over $1,000, with no cap
• Additional benefits like discounted memberships and wellness programs

About Us

Founded in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit organization providing community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our mission promotes recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination. With 3,200 employees, we serve in 318 programs across Massachusetts and Connecticut. Visit www.vinfen.org/careers for more information.

My Vinfen. My Community. My Job.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability.

Keywords: mental health, behavioral health, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, ABI, acquired brain injury, care worker, caregiver, social services, counseling, social work, group home, DSP, DDS, Direct Care, home health aide, HHA, psychology, mental health, disability, rehabilitative, outreach services, human services, nonprofit, autism, crisis, trauma, advocacy, recovery, VinfenRC, VinfenAON

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's in Human Services or related field preferred
• Experience with developmental disabilities and/or acquired brain injury preferred
• Strong time management and writing skills
• Must be at least 21 years old and possess a valid US driver's license for at least 6 months
• Ability to obtain CPR, First Aid certification within 2 weeks, and MAP certification within 150 days

All candidates must pass a CORI, reference check, fingerprinting, and driving record check.