Overnight Residential Counselor - Independence & Care

Vinfen; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Vinfen is seeking an overnight program staff member to provide individual and group support, teach skills for independence, and maintain a safe and clean residential environment in Massachusetts. The role includes implementing treatment programs, recording progress, and assisting with ADLs and transportation as needed.

The position emphasizes teamwork within an interdisciplinary group, adherence to policies, and timely reporting of changes in residents' physical or emotional state.

Qualifications

• Three months to one year experience in a related function.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Driving is a requirement for this position.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 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.

Job description

Vinfen is seeking an overnight program staff member to provide individual and group support, teach skills for independence, and maintain a safe and clean residential environment in Massachusetts. The role includes implementing treatment programs, recording progress, and assisting with ADLs and transportation as needed.

The position emphasizes teamwork within an interdisciplinary group, adherence to policies, and timely reporting of changes in residents' physical or emotional state.