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Vinfen · 16 hours ago

Residential Counselor (Developmental Disabilities)

Randolph, MA

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$20.75/hr - $20.75/hr

1+ years exp

Vinfen is a nonprofit health and human services organization that provides community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions and developmental disabilities. The Residential Counselor role involves providing individual and group support to enhance the independence and quality of life of residents, ensuring a safe and clean environment while assisting individuals in community integration.

AssociationHealth Care

Responsibilities

Assist individuals in the home in becoming fully integrated into their communities and develop and maintain friendships

Assist individuals to access community-based support and resources

Plan recreational and social activities that promote social inclusion and the emotional well-being of individuals in support of living a good life

Empower and support individuals in the home to make choices, be a self-advocate, and be fully involved in making decisions in determining the directions of their supports and lives

Support individuals in the home with access to assistive technology and adaptive equipment as a means to augment communication, access their communities, and generally live more independently

Supports individual in securing, maintaining and growing in work, volunteer, and other community engagement opportunities

Support individuals in the home to be more independent, be self-advocates, and make choices that define the direction and their vision for living a good life

Encourage and support individuals and their involved families in maintaining strong partnership with staff and other interested parties

Provide training and support to individuals in the home. This includes rehabilitative interventions, behavioral interventions and monitoring, fire & safety regulations, appointment scheduling, money management, ADLs, grocery shopping, meal planning and cooking, household chores, use of generic resources and other related areas

Perform hands-on tasks in the program as required in order to facilitate implementation of support plans

Provide transportation, as necessary

Assess the physical and emotional status of individuals in the home and report changes to supervisor

Monitor individual funds, as needed

Maintain records for individuals in the home. Collect behavior and academic data and maintain progress notes. Document all information related to incidents, programs, and routine activities in a communication log

Procure, store, administer, document, and dispose of medication for individuals consistent with MAP requirements, funding source regulations, and Company policy

Communicate with and provide information to interested parties such as program nurse, case managers, and Visiting Nurses Association

Participate in all mandated training and staff meetings as directed by the supervisor

Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulatory policies, procedures, and standards

Ensure home safety and maintenance as necessary at all times. This includes general housekeeping, snow shoveling, and trash removal

Comply with all corporate and divisional policies and procedures, including safe work practices, workers’ compensation, universal precautions, and exposure control

Complete various paperwork and logs including communication logs, community membership logs, and activity schedules

Provide shift coverage, as necessary in other homes/programs as assigned by supervisor

Function as human rights advocate. Provide physical intervention and/or First Aid in the event of behavior or medical emergency. Serve as a reporter to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission

Assist in developing, implementing and documenting treatment including ISP/PSTPs and clinical programs

Perform other related duties, as required

Qualification

Crisis intervention techniquesAdvocacy techniquesSelf-advocacy techniquesParticipatory planningHousehold managementTeaching skillsCommunication stylesSensitivity to cultural issuesProfessional capacityConsistency in performanceCollaborative skillsWork independentlyMotivation to learnEffective communication

Required

A high school diploma or equivalent is required

Candidates with one or more years of experience and/or training in a related function will be given preference for employment

Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle

If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks

A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment

Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age

Must have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months

Must be able to pass a driver's screening background check

Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position

Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift

Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer

Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways

Ability to assist clients with tasks of daily living

Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

For positions in day programs or group residences, the ability to assist in routine living activities including cleaning, meal preparation, vacuuming, shoveling, and grocery shopping

CPR required within two weeks of hire

First Aid required within two weeks of hire

MAP required within 150 days of hire

PBS Tier 1 required within 150 days of hire

Safety Care required within 90 days of hire