Residential Counselor (Mental Health Services)

Vinfen; Marstons Mills (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ACCS Residential Counselor to provide vital support to individuals facing psychiatric challenges. This role involves working closely with clients to enhance their independence and quality of life through personalized care and support. You will collaborate with a dedicated team to implement recovery-oriented treatment plans in a nurturing environment. With a strong commitment to employee growth and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community. Join us in our mission to empower individuals and foster resilience.

Benefits

Employer-sponsored retirement plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Employer-paid Life Insurance

Generous paid time off

Educational Assistance

$500 Employee Referral Bonus

Discounted YMCA memberships

Access to discounted movie tickets

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate's degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in human services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals with psychiatric conditions.
• Administer medication and assist with daily living activities.

Skills

Direct support

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Bilingual skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree in human services

Tools

Medication Administration Plan (MAP)

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

Description

Schedule: Sun 2pm-10pm, Sat 8am-10pm

Salary: $24.70 / hour

As an ACCS Residential Counselor (IGLE), you will provide direct support to people with psychiatric conditions and behavioral health challenges in an intensive residential Group Living Environment designed to assist in fostering independence. 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.

In this role, you will have a range of duties including administering medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP) and assisting people with activities of daily living, such as household chores and cooking. You will also work alongside the Clinical Program Director to implement treatment plans which are recovery-oriented, person-centered, harm-reduction, trauma-informed, culturally competent, and strengths-based approaches.

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

Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes:

• A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
• First-rate Medical, Dental, and Vision plans that are open to all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
• Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
• Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident, and Critical Care Insurance
• Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week):
• 15 days of Vacation per year
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 10 Sick Days per year
• 3 Personal Days per year
• Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
• Other generous benefits including discounted YMCA memberships, access to discounted movie tickets, 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 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.

Keywords: Residential counselor, group homes, psychology, social work, direct care, direct support professionals, community-based, human services, VinfenRC, VinfenAON

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required; Associate's degree in a human service discipline preferred.
• One to two years of job-specific experience in the human services field preferred.
• Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport Person Served.
• Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions.
• All candidates for this position must be at least 21 years of age and be able to pass a CORI, driving record, reference, educational and professional licensure check as well as a multi-state background check.
• All applicants must be able to become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment and MAP certified within 150 days of employment.