Night-Shift Residential Support Counselor

Vinfen; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Retirement plans

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Vinfen in Massachusetts is hiring to provide direct services in a GLE/SIE residential setting. You will support Persons Served in living independently, administer MAP medications, and deliver crisis interventions when needed.

Duties include daily site maintenance, documentation, and collaboration with the LPHA clinician. Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma (associates preferred), experience in human services, and a commitment to recovery-oriented approaches.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Associate’s degree in a human service discipline preferred.
• Prior experience working in a human services setting strongly preferred.
• Bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Help PS who are new to the residence settle in, provide support to PS who have difficulty sleeping at night, encourage good sleep habits.
• Implement PS Treatment Plan interventions as directed by Team LPHA Clinician.
• Perform day-to-day assignments as directed by Program Director.
• Use recovery-oriented, person-centered, harm-reduction, trauma-informed, culturally competent and strengths-based approaches with PS.
• Adhere to safety, maintenance, Human Rights and other operational policies and procedures.
• Comply with physical site licensing standards and regulations.
• Store, administer, document and dispose of PS medication consistent with MAP requirements, funding source regulations and company policy, if applicable. Teach PS medication management.
• Create opportunities for PS to participate in the smooth operation of the residence, including participating in meal preparation, physical site maintenance, etc.
• Encourage social interaction between residents and help create a collaborative environment where PS, family, friends, and others important in the lives of PS are welcome, respected and valued. Serve as a resource for neighbors.
• Help PS prepare meals.
• Participate in trainings; attend supervision and staff meetings as requested.
• Assist with the orientation of new staff.
• Complete all required documentation.
• Contribute to program’s quality improvement goals and objectives.
• Help PS use crisis intervention techniques when necessary. Access on-call back up when needed.
• Complete incident documentation as needed.
• Perform physical site maintenance activities following maintenance schedule.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Skills

Relationship building

Cultural sensitivity

Judgment and decision making

Professionalism

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree preferred

Job description

Vinfen in Massachusetts is hiring to provide direct services in a GLE/SIE residential setting. You will support Persons Served in living independently, administer MAP medications, and deliver crisis interventions when needed.

Duties include daily site maintenance, documentation, and collaboration with the LPHA clinician. Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma (associates preferred), experience in human services, and a commitment to recovery-oriented approaches.