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Vinfen · 5 months ago

Residential Counselor (Developmental Services)

Tewksbury, MA

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization that provides community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions and developmental disabilities. As a Residential Counselor, you will support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them build independence skills and improve their quality of life through various daily activities and community engagement.

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Responsibilities

Provide direct support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting or individual living arrangement

Work with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to enhance their lives

Administer medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP)

Implement treatment plans

Assist people with activities of daily living, such as household chores and cooking

Provide transportation on outings such as shopping and doctor's appointments

Qualification

Developmental disabilitiesCPR certificationFirst Aid certificationMAP certificationTime management skillsWriting skillsSafety Care training

Required

High school diploma or GED required

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

Preferred

Experience working with people with developmental disabilities and/or brain injury strongly preferred

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more

15 days of Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days and 3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more)

Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs as well as innovative Student Loan Payment Programs. Employment with Vinfen counts toward your Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Professional Development programs including year-round online training courses and opportunities to earn CEUs

Retirement savings programs, including a fully funded, employer sponsored retirement plan and an employee funded 403 (b) plan

Company paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance

Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)

$500 -- $1,000+ Employee Referral Bonuses with no annual cap!

Other generous benefits including discounted memberships, access to wellness programs and more!