Residential Counselor (Brain Injury)

Vinfen

Taunton (MA)

On-site

USD 23,582 - 33,587

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A community-based nonprofit organization seeks dedicated individuals to provide hands-on support to persons diagnosed with brain injuries in Taunton, Massachusetts. This role includes ensuring a safe residential environment, assisting with social integration, and enhancing quality of life through skill-building activities. Candidates must have a high school diploma and be willing to undergo required training. Strong communication and advocacy skills are essential. The position offers a competitive pay rate of $20.75/hour.

Qualifications

One or more years of experience and/or training in a related function.
Valid driver's license required at the time of employment.
Must pass a driver’s screening background check.

Responsibilities

Assist individuals to integrate into their communities and develop friendships.
Plan recreational and social activities promoting social inclusion.
Support individuals with assistive technology for communication.

Skills

Advocacy techniques

Communication styles

Empowerment and self-advocacy techniques

Crisis intervention techniques

Effective oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Provides individual and group support to persons served in a residential program supporting individuals diagnosed with a brain injury. Teaches skills to enhance independence and quality of life. Ensures a safe, secure, and clean residential environment. Assists individuals in becoming fully integrated into their communities, developing and maintaining friendships, and strengthening family engagement and partnerships. Supports choices that contribute to living a meaningful life.

Responsibilities

Assists individuals in the home in becoming fully integrated into their communities, and develop and maintain friendships.
Assists individuals to access community-based support and resources.
Plans recreational and social activities that promote social inclusion and the emotional well‑being of individuals in support of living a good life.
Empowers and supports individuals in the home to make choices, be a self‑advocate, and be fully involved in determining the directions of their supports and lives.
Supports individuals in the home with access to assistive technology and adaptive equipment as a means to augment communication, access their communities, and generally live more independently.
Supports individuals in securing, maintaining and growing in work, volunteer, and other community engagement opportunities.
Encourages and supports individuals and their families in maintaining strong partnerships with staff and other interested parties.
Provides training and support to individuals in the home, including rehabilitative interventions, behavioral interventions, fire & safety regulations, appointment scheduling, money management, ADLs, grocery shopping, meal planning and cooking, household chores, use of generic resources, and related areas.
Performs hands‑on tasks in the program to facilitate implementation of support plans.
Provides transportation as necessary.
Assesses the physical and emotional status of individuals and reports changes to supervisor.
Monitors individual funds as needed.
Maintains records, collects behavior and academic data, and documents all information related to incidents, programs, and routine activities in a communication log.
Procures, stores, administers, documents, and disposes of medication consistent with MAP requirements, funding source regulations, and Company policy.
Communicates with and provides information to interested parties such as program nurse, case managers, and Visiting Nurses Association.
Participates in all mandated training and staff meetings as directed by the supervisor.
Ensures compliance with all internal and external regulatory policies, procedures, and standards.
Ensures home safety and maintenance at all times, including general housekeeping, snow shoveling, and trash removal.
Complies with all corporate and divisional policies and procedures, including safe work practices, workers’ compensation, universal precautions, and exposure control.
Completes paperwork and logs, including communication logs, community membership logs, and activity schedules.
Provides shift coverage as necessary in other homes/programs as assigned by supervisor.
Functions as a human rights advocate. Provides physical intervention and/or First Aid in the event of a behavior or medical emergency. Serves as a reporter to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission.
Assists in developing, implementing, and documenting treatment, including ISP/PSTPs and clinical programs.
Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge And Skills

Advocacy techniques
Communication styles
Empowerment and self‑advocacy techniques
Participatory planning techniques
Physical personal management skills
Household management skills
Crisis intervention techniques
Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues
Participatory, collaborative and teaching skills
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
Adaptation of communication to diverse individuals
Professional and confidential conduct
High motivation to learn new skills
Consistency in performance
Effective oral and written communication

Learn Or Master The Following Areas

Advocacy techniques
Empowerment and self‑advocacy techniques
Family partnership promotion
Social inclusion promotion supporting individual choices
Implementation of PBS treatment programs
Participatory planning techniques
Physical personal management skills
Crisis intervention techniques

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 visit www.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

Typical Requirements: Candidates with one or more years of experience and/or training in a related function are encouraged to apply.

Preferred /Required Education

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Driving Requirements

Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as a safe driving record subject to annual checks. 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 U.S. driver’s license for at least six months, and must be able to pass a driver’s screening background check.

Physical Effort

Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb; lift at least 25 lbs with proper technique or two‑person lift; operate computer and office equipment; sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver narrow spaces; assist clients with daily living tasks; speak, hear, and communicate effectively; meet vision requirements.

Required Certifications