Awake Overnight Residential Counselor

Vinfen; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming lives as an Awake Overnight Counselor. In this vital role, you will provide direct support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them build independence and improve their quality of life. Your responsibilities will include administering medication, implementing treatment plans, and assisting with daily living activities. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about helping others and ready to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

15 days of Vacation

12 Paid Holidays

10 Sick Days

3 Personal Days

Education Assistance

Professional Development Programs

Retirement Savings Programs

Company Paid Life Insurance

Employee Referral Bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid US driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals with disabilities.
• Administer medication and implement treatment plans.

Skills

Time Management

Writing Skills

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

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. 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 administering 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?

• 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!

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

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

• 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 and/or acquired brain injury strongly preferred.
• Strong time management and writing skills.
• All applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least one year.
• All applicants must be able to 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, national fingerprinting and driving record check.