Lead Residential Counselor

Vinfen; Manchester (CT); Híbrido; USD 29.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(a) retirement plan

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Voluntary Insurance

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Vinfen is seeking a Lead Residential Counselor to provide direct support in small group homes or individual living arrangements. You will work with residents, families, and staff to build independence and improve quality of life while administering medications under PAP and implementing treatment plans.

Responsibilities include guiding staff training, coordinating daily living activities, and facilitating community access through transportation.

Formación

• Minimum of two years' experience in a Residential Counselor role.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid US driver's license for at least 6 months.
• CPR, First Aid, and Safety Care certification within 60 days of employment; MAC certified within 150 days of employment.
• Must be able to pass CORI and SORI background checks and driving record review.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct support to residents to build independence or improve quality of life.
• Administer medications under the Medication Administration Plan (MED).
• Assist with activities of daily living and transportation to community activities.
• Model skills for staff and support onboarding and training of new staff.
• Collaborate with families, staff, and community partners to strengthen programs.

Conocimientos

Residential Counselor experience

Driver's license

CPR/First Aid

Safety Care certification

Educación

High school diploma

Descripción del empleo

Overview

The Lead Residential Counselor, provides direct support to people with with behavioral conditions as well as intellectual and developmental disabilities in a small group residential setting or an individual living arrangement. He or she works 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.

The Lead Residential Counselor has a range of duties include administrating medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MED), implementing treatment plans, and assisting people with activities of daily living, such as household chores and cooking. He or she also strengthen residents' connection to their community by providing transportation on outings such as shopping and doctor's appointments. Finally, the Lead Residential Counselor serves as an experienced resource in developing the overall quality of the program and the skills of the staff. He or she models skills for program staff and assists in ensuring that new staff are properly trained, on-boarded and welcomed into the program.

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 visitwww.vinfen.org/careers.

Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes (for eligible employees):

• A fully funded 401(a), employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
• First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
• Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance for employees who qualify
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
• Voluntary Term Life, Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week).

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

• A minimum of two years' experience in a Residential Counselor role. Demonstrated track record as an exceptional performer and team-player while in the Residential Counselor role
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least 6 months. Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal, insured vehicle.
• Must be able to become CPR, First Aid, and Safety Care certified within 60 days of employment and MAC certified within 150 days of employment.
• Must be able to successfully pass a CORI and SORI reference, multi-state background and driving record check.

Pay Range

USD $24.83 - USD $24.83 /Hr.