• Meets with and conducts assessment of physical health of each PS served by the Respite at intake. Updates assessment when significant medical status changes occur.
• Educates and trains Respite staff on pertinent health matters regarding PS condition, diagnosis(s), medication and signs and symptoms of chronic, acute and urgent physical health issues (e.g. Diabetes, HTN, CHF, COPD, Vital signs management).
• Consults with team members on medical and nursing needs of PS.
• Participates as member of intervention team for assigned PS.
• Monitors and communicates PS needs for, and coordinates PS access to, health care with Care Coordination entities and all associated medical and behavioral health providers as needed.
• Facilitates referrals to community providers as needed
• Attends hospital discharge meetings when significant medical issues are present, advocate for rehabilitative stay if needed, and obtains hospital discharge summaries at time of discharge.
• Educates and supports PS families and friends (following HIPAA authorization protocols) regarding PS needs and preferences as they relate to health care.
• Completes Nursing and Health Assessments in the community for PS as assigned.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned

Why Vinfen?

We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!

• 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!

About Us

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 and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers

My Vinfen. My Community. My Job.

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.

• Three to five years supervised practical experience preferred, including internships.
• Experience working with people with psychiatric disability and/or co-occurring disorders preferred.
• Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions.

• Strong commitment to the right and ability of people served by ACCS to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the clinical treatment, resources and supports needed to thrive in their community of choice
• Knowledge of Nursing treatment principles and modalities, best practices and evidence-based practices
• Knowledge of health risks of psychiatric disability
• Ability to adhere to the standards of Motivational Interviewing; Harm Reduction; Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Housing First; Stages of Change; and Cognitive Behavioral interventions
• Knowledge of PS engagement strategies
• Knowledge of medical crisis prevention, crisis intervention, and risk management strategies
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented, person-centered and strengths-based values and principles
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally competent services. Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability and gender issues of PS