Per Diem Program Relief

Vinfen; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Vinfen seeks a Per Diem Professional to support clients in residential or day programs in Weymouth, MA. You will help implement treatment plans and provide skills-based guidance to enhance independence.

Responsibilities include assessments, documenting progress, and delivering crisis interventions when needed. Driving may be required; strong teamwork and cultural sensitivity are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with disabilities preferred.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• May require driving and valid license; background checks may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and document individual treatment support plans.
• Carry out rehabilitative and behavioral interventions and monitor progress.
• Provide role model support for client integration into communities.
• Assess physical and emotional status and report changes to supervisor.
• Maintain site safety and assist with daily living tasks with clients.
• Complete paperwork and logs including logs, schedules, and forms.
• Perform crisis intervention as needed.

Skills

Advocacy techniques

Communication styles

Empowerment

Personal management

Crisis intervention

Independent work

Role modeling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Per Diem Professional Program staff provides individual and group support to clients in a residential or day program. Teach skills to enhance independence and quality of life. Function in a professional role in order to fulfill programmatic needs/routines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, implementing, and documenting individual treatment support 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 logs including communication logs, community membership logs, chore schedules, time sheets and application forms.
• Perform crisis intervention, 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
• Knowledge of required physical personal management skills
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniquesSensitivity 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.

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

• 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:

• CPR may be required within two weeks of hire
• First Aid may be required within two weeks of hire
• MAP may be required within 150 days of hire
• Safety Care may be required within 90 days of hire
• Other trainings may be required