Awake Overnight Residential Counselor

Vinfen; Holliston (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Vinfen in Holliston, MA, is seeking a dedicated overnight staff member responsible for program activities in a community living environment. The role includes providing support to individuals, maintaining safety, and assisting with daily living activities while ensuring a clean and secure residential environment.

Ideal candidates should have experience in similar roles, a high school diploma, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks. Required certifications include CPR and First Aid within specified time frames.

Qualifications

• Three months to one year experience in a related function.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record necessary.
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group support to persons served.
• Assist in implementing treatment programs and maintain records.
• Monitor physical and emotional needs of individuals served.

Skills

Knowledge and use of different communication styles

Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques

Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team

Crisis intervention techniques

Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability and gender issues

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Responsible for overnight program activities in a community living arrangement. Provide individual and group support to persons served; teach skills to enhance independence and quality of life. Ensure a safe, secure and clean residential environment.

Responsibilities

The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below:

• Assist in implementing treatment programs, including ISP/ PSTPs and clinical programs. May participate in treatment planning process.
• Maintain records for persons served. Collect behavior and academic data and maintain progress notes. Document all information related to incidents, programs and routine activities in a communication log.
• Provide training and support to persons served in completing ADLs, including showering, personal hygiene, dressing and household chores. Conduct fire and safety training for persons served and document in training log.
• Monitor physical and emotional needs, and report changes to supervisor.
• Store, administer, document and dispose of medication for persons served consistent with MAP requirements, funding source regulations and Company policy.
• Participate in all mandated training and staff meetings as directed by the Site Manager. Assist with the orientation of new staff. Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulatory bodies.
• Comply with all corporate and divisional policies and procedures, including safe work practices, worker’s compensation, universal precautions and exposure control.
• Perform hands‑on tasks in the program as required, in order to facilitate implementation of support plans. Ensure program site safety and maintenance as necessary. This may include general housekeeping, snow shoveling and garbage removal. Provide transportation as necessary.
• Ensure required staff to person served ratio is maintained at all times. Must perform last minute coverage as required.
• Provide physical intervention and/or first aid in the event of behavior or medical emergency. Serve as a reporter to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission.
• Must remain awake, alert and dressed throughout the entire shift.
• Perform other related duties, as required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge and use of different communication styles
• Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
• Knowledge of participatory planning techniques
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
• Teaching skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability and gender issues
• Knowledge and use of advocacy techniques
• Knowledge of required physical personal management skills
• Knowledge of required household management skills

Qualifications

Typical Requirements: Three months to one year experience in a related function.

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. Ability 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 clients with tasks of daily living. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, 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. Ability to assist in routine living activities including cleaning, meal preparation, vacuuming, shoveling, and grocery shopping.

Required Certifications:

• CPR required within two weeks of hire
• First Aid required within two weeks of hire
• MAP required within 150 days of hire
• Awake Overnight Counselor - DSD 3PBS Tier 1 required within 150 days of hire
• Safety Care required within 90 days of hire

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.