Residential Counselor (Brain Injury)

Vinfen; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 23,582 - 33,587; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees

15 days of Vacation and 12 Paid Holidays

Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs

Job summary

A community health organization in Massachusetts is seeking a Residential Counselor to provide support for individuals with brain injuries in a residential setting. This part-time role involves assisting with daily living activities and connecting residents to their community. Applicants should have a high school diploma, be at least 21 years old, and have experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Great benefits are offered for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities, behavioral conditions, and/or brain injury strongly preferred.
• Must be able to become CPR and First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid US driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to people with brain injuries in a residential setting.
• Assist with medication administration and treatment plans.
• Strengthen residents' community connections through transportation and outings.

Skills

Experience with developmental disabilities

Strong time management skills

Writing skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Job description

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As a Residential Counselor, you will provide direct support to people with Brain Injury or behavioral conditions in either a small group residential setting or an individual living arrangement. In your role you will work together with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform their lives by either building independence skills or increasing each person's quality of life.

Residential Counselors have a range of duties include administrating medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP), implementing treatment plans, and assisting people with activities of daily living, such as household chores and cooking. You also strengthen residents' connection to their community by providing transportation on outings such as shopping and doctor's appointments.

About Vinfen

Why Vinfen?

We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
• 15 days of Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days and 3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more)
• Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs as well as innovative Student Loan Payment Programs. Employment with Vinfen counts toward your Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Professional Development programs including year-round online training courses and opportunities to earn CEUs
• Retirement savings programs, including a fully funded, employer sponsored retirement plan and an employee funded 403 (b) plan
• Company paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
• $500 -- $1,000+ Employee Referral Bonuses with no annual cap!
• Other generous benefits including discounted memberships, access to wellness programs and more!
  
  

About Us

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 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers

My Vinfen. My Community. My Job.

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

High school diploma or GED required. A bachelor's degree in a Human Services related field is preferred.

• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities, behavioral conditions and/or brain injury strongly preferred.
• Strong time management and writing skills.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least 6 months.
• Must be able to become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment and MAP certified within 150 days of employment.
• Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, national fingerprinting and driving record check.
  
  

Pay Range

USD $20.75 - USD $20.75 /Hr.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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