Residential Counselor (Developmental Disabilities)

Vinfen Corporation; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 28,585 - 29,962; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Massachusetts is seeking a Residential Counselor to provide direct support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include administrating medications, implementing treatment plans, and assisting residents with daily living activities. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with relevant experience. The position offers a pay rate of $20.75 to $21.75 per hour and requires CPR and First Aid certification within weeks of employment.

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.
• Must be at least 21 years of age with a valid US driver's license.
• Must become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment.
• Must successfully complete Safety Care within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Administrate medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP).
• Implement treatment plans.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Provide transportation for community outings.

Skills

Experience with developmental disabilities

Time management

Writing skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

As a Residential Counselor, you will provide direct support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in 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 including 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 appointments.

Responsibilities

• Administrate medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP).

• Implement treatment plans.

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (household chores, cooking, etc.).

• Provide transportation for community outings such as shopping and doctor 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 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 successfully complete Safety Care within 90 days.
• Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, national fingerprinting and driving record check.

Pay Range

USD $20.75 - USD $21.75 per hour.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.