Awake Overnight Residential Counselor

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

Job summary

An established nonprofit organization is seeking an Awake Overnight Counselor to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role involves providing direct assistance to enhance the quality of life for those in care, implementing treatment plans, and managing daily activities. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping others and possess strong time management skills. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the community, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment that values your contributions.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

15 days of Vacation

12 Paid Holidays

10 Sick Days

Education Assistance

Professional Development Programs

Retirement Savings Programs

Company Paid Life Insurance

Employee Referral Bonuses

Access to Wellness Programs

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals with disabilities in residential settings.
• Administer medication and assist with daily living activities.

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: Thu-Sat 11pm-9am

Salary: $19.75 / 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?

We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, 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 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.

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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 driver's license for at least one year.
• All applicants must be able to become CPR and 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.