Residential Counselor; Developmental Disabilities

Overview

Residential Counselor (Developmental Disabilities)  a Residential Counselor, you will provide direct support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a small group residential setting or an individual living arrangement. You will work with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform their lives by building independence skills or increasing quality of life.

• Administer medications under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP) and implement treatment plans.
• Assist people with activities of daily living, such as household chores and cooking.
• Strengthen residents  connection to their community by providing transportation for outings (shopping, doctor appointments).

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities and/or brain injury strongly preferred.
• Strong time management and writing skills.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid US driver s license for at least 6 months.
• CPR, First Aid certification within 2 weeks of employment and MAP certification within 150 days.
• Safety Care within 90 days.
• Must pass CORI, references, national fingerprinting and driving record check.

Pay: USD $20.75 per hour.

Employment type:

Part-time. Seniority level:
Entry level.

• Fully funded employer-sponsored retirement plan and employee-funded 403(b).
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees scheduled 30+ hours/week with employer contribution toward medical insurance.
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, Long-Term Disability;
  Short-Term Disability with option for additional coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care); voluntary insurance options.
• Generous paid time off: 15 vacation days, 11 holidays, 10 sick days, 3 personal days (for 20+ hours/week).
• Educational Assistance and Remission Programs; $500 Employee Referral Bonus; other benefits including discounted memberships.

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 promote recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination. Vinfen employs about 3,500 professionals across Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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.