Residential Counselor (Developmental Services)

Vinfen; Salem (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Vinfen is seeking a Residential Counselor to provide direct support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include administering medication, assisting with daily living activities, and facilitating community engagement. The role offers comprehensive training and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Employer-sponsored retirement plan

Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Employer-paid Life and Disability Insurance

Generous Vacation and Sick Time benefits

Educational Assistance Programs

$500 Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old and possess a valid US driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals with disabilities in residential settings.
• Administer medication and assist with daily living activities.
• Facilitate community engagement through transportation.

Skills

Time Management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Schedule: Sun 9am-11pm, Mon, Tue 2pm-11pm, Wed 3pm-11pm

Salary: $20.75 / hour

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. You will work collaboratively with the individuals served, their families, friends, employers, and support staff to enhance their lives by building independence skills or improving their quality of life.

Your duties include administering medication according to the Medication Administration Plan (MAP), implementing treatment plans, assisting with activities of daily living such as household chores and cooking, and facilitating community engagement through transportation for outings like shopping and medical appointments.

Why Vinfen? We are committed to supporting our staff! We offer comprehensive training, excellent benefits, opportunities for career growth, and job security.

Our benefits include:

• A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan requiring no employee contribution, along with an employee-funded 403(b) plan
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Vacation, Holiday, Personal, and Sick Time benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
• Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no cap
• Additional benefits and perks

About Us

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing community-based services for individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our mission promotes recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination. With over 3,200 staff members, we offer a wide range of supportive services across Massachusetts and Connecticut. Learn more at www.vinfen.org/careers.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or brain injury preferred
• Strong time management and communication skills
• Must be at least 21 years old and possess a valid US driver's license for at least 6 months
• Ability to obtain CPR, First Aid certification within 2 weeks, and MAP certification within 150 days
• Successful completion of Safety Care training within 90 days
• Ability to pass a CORI, reference check, fingerprinting, and driving record screening