Per Diem Residential Support Counselor

Vinfen; Randolph (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Vinfen is seeking a Direct Support professional to provide support to persons served and teach skills that promote independence and quality of life.

You will assist in developing and documenting treatment plans, perform rehabilitative and behavioral interventions, and help with daily tasks, transportation, and community integration. A high school diploma and basic driving ability are required, with driving duties possible.

Qualifications

• One to three months experience in a human services setting.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• May be called on to drive for Vinfen with a valid driver’s license and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, implementing, and documenting individual treatment support plans.
• Responsible for daily tasks with persons served, including (re)habilitative and behavioral interventions, monitoring, scheduling, transportation, and progress reporting.
• Provide role model support to help persons served integrate into their communities.
• Assess physical and emotional status and report changes to supervisor.
• Ensure program site safety and maintenance, including living activities, cooking, shopping, and housekeeping.
• Comply with policies including safety, workers’ compensation, and exposure control.
• Store, administer, document and dispose of medication per MAP and policy.
• Complete paperwork and logs such as logs, schedules, and forms.
• Perform crisis intervention as needed.
• Provide current contact information to supervisors.

Skills

Advocacy

Communication styles

Empowerment

Crisis intervention

Cultural sensitivity

Teaching skills

Documentation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Role modeling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Vinfen is seeking a Direct Support professional to provide support to persons served and teach skills that promote independence and quality of life.

You will assist in developing and documenting treatment plans, perform rehabilitative and behavioral interventions, and help with daily tasks, transportation, and community integration. A high school diploma and basic driving ability are required, with driving duties possible.