Awake Overnight Residential Counselor

Vinfen; Suffield (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization seeks an Awake Overnight Counselor in Suffield, CT, to provide essential support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Join a dedicated team committed to enhancing the independence and quality of life for our clients while benefiting from comprehensive training and excellent perks.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Generous Vacation and Paid Time Off

Education Assistance and Tuition Remission

Professional Development Opportunities

Retirement Plans

Voluntary Insurance Options

$500 - $1,000+ Employee Referral Bonuses

Discounted memberships and wellness programs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Experience with developmental disabilities and/or brain injury preferred.
• Must have CPR, First Aid certification within 2 weeks; MAP certification within 150 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals with disabilities.
• Administer medication and implement treatment plans.
• Assist with daily living activities and perform nightly cleaning.

Skills

Time Management

Writing Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's in Human Services

Job description

Schedule: Sun - Wed, 11:30pm - 9:30am

Salary: $20.00 / hour

As an Awake Overnight Counselor, you will provide direct support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in small group residential settings or individual living arrangements. Your role includes working with the individuals served, their families, friends, employers, and support staff to enhance their independence skills and quality of life.

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

Why Vinfen?

We are committed to your growth! We offer comprehensive training, excellent benefits, career advancement opportunities, 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 annually (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 and CEU opportunities
• Retirement plans, including a fully funded employer-sponsored retirement plan and a 403(b) plan
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary insurance options including Whole Life, Accident, and Critical Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
• $500 - $1,000+ Employee Referral Bonuses with no cap
• Additional benefits like discounted memberships and wellness programs

About Us

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit organization providing community-based services for individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our 3,200 staff deliver a wide range of services 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 be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability.

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Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's in Human Services preferred
• Experience with developmental disabilities and/or brain injury preferred
• Strong time management and writing skills
• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid US driver's license for at least 6 months
• CPR, First Aid certification within 2 weeks; MAP certification within 150 days
• Must pass a CORI, reference, fingerprinting, and driving record check