Per Diem Program Relief

Vinfen; Hyannis (MA); Presencial; USD 37.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(a) retirement plan

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Vinfen seeks a dedicated professional to provide individual and group support in residential/day programs in Massachusetts. The role focuses on teaching skills to foster independence, documenting treatment plans, and ensuring safety and program adherence.

The position involves crisis intervention and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting people with disabilities, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to drive and complete

Formación

• Prior experience working with people with disabilities is preferred.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in developing, implementing, and documenting individual treatment plans.
• Provide daily rehabilitative and behavioral interventions and scheduling.
• Assist clients in community integration and report changes to supervisor.
• Monitor clients' physical and emotional status and safety.
• Oversee daily living and cleaning tasks at the program site.
• Complete paperwork and logs such as communication logs and time sheets.
• Perform crisis intervention as needed.
• Other related duties as required.

Conocimientos

Advocacy techniques

Communication styles

Empowerment/self-advocacy

Personal management

Crisis intervention

Cultural sensitivity

Teaching skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Computer and office Equipment

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Provide individual and group support to clients in a residential or day program/clubhouse. Teach skills to enhance independence and quality of life. Function in a professional role in order to fulfil programmatic needs/ routines.Supervision and other duties may also be involved.

Responsibilities

The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below:

• Assistin developing, implementing, and documenting individual treatmentsupport plans.
• Responsible for a variety of daily tasks with clients. This includes rehabilitative interventions, behavioral interventions and monitoring,scheduling appointments, monitoring progress, providing transportation, and other related tasks.
• Provide role model and support to clients. Assist them in becoming fully integrated into their communities.
• Assess clients’ physical and emotional status, and report changes to supervisor.
• Ensure program site safety and maintenance as necessary at all times. Oversee and participate in the daily living and cleaning of the program, inside and outside with clients.
• Comply with all corporate and divisional policies and procedures, including safe work practices, worker’s compensation, universal precautions, and exposure control.
• Complete various paperwork and logsincluding communication logs, community membership logs, chore schedules, time sheets and application forms.
• Perform crisisintervention, as needed.
• Perform other related duties, as required.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge and use of advocacy techniques
• Knowledge and use of different communication styles
• Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
• Knowledgeofrequired physical personal managementskills
• Knowledge of crisisintervention techniques
• Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues
• Teaching skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to provide role model behaviors

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

Typical Requirements:Prior experience working with people with disabilities is preferred.

Preferred /Required Education:A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Driving Requirements:May be called on to drive for Vinfen using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check. If driving, must maintain a safe driving record, which is subject to annual checks. If using a personal vehicle, must possess and maintain adequate insurance.

Physical Effort:Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position.Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift.Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer.Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways.

Ability to assist clients with tasks of daily living.

Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Required Certifications:Other trainings may be required