Residential Counselor - Recovery & Independent Living

Vinfen; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Vinfen in Massachusetts seeks a direct service professional to support Persons Served in a GLE/SIE residential setting. You will administer medications per MAP, provide crisis interventions, and uphold a safe, clean living environment within a person-centered, recovery-focused framework.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, documentation, and engagement in quality improvement activities to support residents toward independent living.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• One to two years of job-specific experience in human services field preferred.
• Bilingual/bicultural applicants encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Help orient PS who are new to the residence.
• Collaborate with Integrated Team members as needed to address PS needs and implement treatment plan interventions.
• Perform day-to-day assignments as directed by the Program Director.
• Use recovery-oriented, person-centered, harm-reduction, trauma-informed approaches with PS.
• Adhere to safety, maintenance, Human Rights and other policies and procedures.
• Store, administer, document and dispose of PS medication per MAP requirements.
• Create opportunities for PS to participate in residence operations and meals.
• Encourage social interaction among residents and engage PS, families and neighbors.

Skills

PS support

Trauma-informed care

Harm reduction

Team collaboration

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Vinfen in Massachusetts seeks a direct service professional to support Persons Served in a GLE/SIE residential setting. You will administer medications per MAP, provide crisis interventions, and uphold a safe, clean living environment within a person-centered, recovery-focused framework.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, documentation, and engagement in quality improvement activities to support residents toward independent living.