Residential Counselor ( Developmental Disabilities)

Vinfen; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 23,582 - 33,587; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Vacation, Holidays, Sick and Personal days

Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs

Professional development

Retirement savings options

Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee referral bonuses

Discounted memberships and wellness programs

Job summary

A nonprofit health and human services organization in Brookline is seeking a Residential Counselor to provide support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Your role includes administering medication, assisting with daily living activities, and enhancing community connections. Ideal candidates will have experience in this field and relevant qualifications. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities and/or brain injury strongly preferred.
• Strong time management and writing skills.
• All applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid US driver's license for at least 6 months.
• Must be able to become CPR and First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment and MAP certified within 150 days of employment.
• Must successfully complete Safety Care within 90 days.
• Must be able to pass a CORI, reference, national fingerprinting and driving record check.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Collaborate with individuals served to build independence skills.
• Administer medications and assist with daily living activities.
• Strengthen residents' community connections through transportation.

Job description

Overview

Residential Counselor (Developmental Disabilities) at Vinfen – Join to apply for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a small group residential setting or an individual living arrangement.
• Collaborate with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to build independence skills or increase each person\'s quality of life.
• Administer medications under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP), implement treatment plans, and assist with activities of daily living such as household chores and cooking.
• Strengthen residents\' connection to their community by providing transportation for outings such as shopping and doctor\'s appointments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities and/or brain injury strongly preferred.
• Strong time management and writing skills.
• All applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid US driver\'s license for at least 6 months.
• Must be able to become CPR and First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment and MAP certified within 150 days of employment.
• Must successfully complete Safety Care within 90 days.
• Must be able to pass a CORI, reference, national fingerprinting and driving record check.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: USD $20.75 /Hr.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
• Vacation, Holidays, Sick and Personal days per year (based on schedule)
• Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs; student loan repayment options; eligibility for Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• Professional development including online training and CEUs
• Retirement savings options including employer-sponsored plan and 403(b)
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long-Term Disability Insurance; voluntary life and other coverages
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care)
• Employee referral bonuses
• Discounted memberships and wellness programs

About Vinfen

Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization established in 1977, providing community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services promote recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination. Vinfen employs 3,200 professionals across 318 programs in Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information, visit www.vinfen.org/careers

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.