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Vinfen · 1 day ago

Lead Residential Counselor (Developmental Services)

Methuen, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$22.75/hr - $22.75/hr

1+ years exp

Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization committed to providing community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Lead Residential Counselor will support individuals in achieving independence and improving their quality of life through direct assistance and community engagement activities.

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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 administrative support to the Program Director, which may include scheduling staff assignments for shift activities, training new staff, and assist overseeing clinical paperwork

Function as designated lead staff for all aspects of shift management and clinical programming

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

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

Assist with the orientation of new staff

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

Ensure required shift staff to individual ratio is maintained at all times. Assist Program Director in securing shift coverage, when necessary

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

Perform other related duties, as required

Qualification

Advocacy techniquesSelf-advocacy techniquesPositive Behavioral SupportsFirst Aid certificationCPR certificationMAP certificationSafety Care certificationCommunity engagementEmpowerment techniquesTeam leadershipCommunication skills

Required

A high school diploma or equivalent is required

One to two years of experience/training in a related function

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

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 6 months

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

CPR required within two weeks of hire

First Aid required within two weeks of hire

MAP required within 150 days of hire

Safety Care required within 90 days of hire

Positive Behavioral Supports Tier II required prior to hire NET required

Preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Knowledge and use of advocacy techniques

Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques

Knowledge and proven ability to promote family partnerships

Knowledge and proven ability to promote social inclusion in a way that supports individual choices

Knowledge and proven ability to promote ability to implement PBS treatment programs

Benefits

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 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!