Awake Overnight Residential Counselor

Vinfen

Methuen (MA)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 30,000

Full time

23 hours ago

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Job summary

Vinfen seeks an overnight program assistant to support individuals in a community living arrangement. You will provide individual and group support, teach skills to increase independence, and ensure a safe, clean residential environment.

Responsibilities include implementing treatment programs, maintaining progress notes, assisting with ADLs, monitoring needs, administering medications, and participating in trainings. You will drive as needed, ensure safety, and cover last-minute shifts.

Qualifications

Three months to one year experience in a related function.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

Assist in implementing treatment programs.
Maintain records for persons served and document incidents and progress.
Provide training and support in completing ADLs (showering, hygiene, dressing) and conduct safety training.
Monitor physical and emotional needs and report changes to supervisor.
Manage medications per MAP requirements and policies.
Participate in trainings and staff meetings; help orient new staff; ensure compliance with regulations.
Follow policies including safe work practices and exposure control.
Perform hands-on tasks to support plans and ensure site safety; provide transportation as needed.
Ensure staff to person served ratio and cover last-minute shifts.
Provide physical intervention/first aid during emergencies; report to authorities as required.
Stay awake, alert, and present during shift; perform other related duties.

Skills

Communication styles

Empowerment techniques

Participatory planning

Crisis intervention

Teaching skills

Independent work

Cultural sensitivity

Advocacy techniques

Personal management

Household management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

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 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers.

My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.

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:

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.

Required Certifications