Vinfen

Residential Counselor-Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Location US-CT-Manchester
ID 2025-4694
Position Type
Full-Time
Hybrid
No
Salary
USD $21.00/Hr.
Sunday
9am-5pm
Tuesday
9am-3pm
Wednesday
9am-3pm
Thursday
9am-3pm
Friday
9am-3pm

Overview

 

A Residential Counselor provides direct support to people with behavioral conditions as well as intellectual and developmental disabilities in a small group residential setting or an individual living arrangement. He or she works together with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform their lives by either building independence skills or increasing each person's quality of life.

Residential Counselors have a range of duties include administrating medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAC), implementing treatment plans, and assisting people with activities of daily living, such as household chores and cooking. He or she also strengthens residents' connection to their community by providing transportation on outings such as shopping and doctor's appointments.

Responsibilities

  • Assists in developing, implementing, and documenting treatment, including ISP/IPs and clinical programs.
  • Provides training and support to persons served. This includes rehabilitative interventions, behavioral interventions and monitoring, fire & safety regulations, appointment scheduling, money management, ADLs, grocery shopping, meal planning and cooking, household chores and other related areas. Perform hands-on tasks in the program as required in order to facilitate implementation of support plans.
  • Assists individuals in becoming fully integrated into their communities. Assists residents with community-based support and resource services. Plans recreational and social activities to promote the emotional well-being of persons served and improve quality of life. This includes holiday and birthday parties, celebrations, outings, community travel, church activities, decorating, shopping and other related activities.
  • Provides transportation, as necessary.
  • Assesses residents’ physical and emotional status, and report changes to supervisor.
  • Monitor residents’ funds, as needed.
  • Maintains records for persons served. Collects behavior and academic data and maintains progress notes. Enters information into electronic health record. Documents all information related to incidents, programs and routine activities in a communication log.
  • Stores, administers, documents and disposes of medication for persons served consistent with MAC requirements, funding source regulations and Company policy.
  • Communicates with and provides information to interested parties such as program nurse, funding agency, case managers, other service providers, Visiting Nurses Association nurses, and physicians.
  • Participates in all mandated training and staff meetings as directed by manager. Assists with the orientation of new staff. Ensures compliance with all internal and external regulatory bodies.
  • Ensures program site safety and maintenance as necessary at all times. This includes general housekeeping, lawn mowing, snow shoveling, and garbage removal.
  • Comply with all corporate and divisional policies and procedures, including safe work practices, workers’ compensation, universal precautions and exposure control.
  • Completes various paperwork and logs and online data records including communication logs, community membership logs, chore schedules, timesheets, and application forms.
  • Ensures required staff to consumer ratio is maintained at all times. Must perform last minute coverage, as required.
  • Functions as human rights advocate. Provides physical intervention and/or first aid in the event of behavior or medical emergency. Serves as a reporter to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission.
  • Maintains required certifications, reviews and replies to work emails, and follows all Vinfen administrative policies.
  • Performs other related duties, as required.

 

About Vinfen

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 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers.

 

 

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.

Qualifications

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor's degree in human services or related preferred.
  • One to three years' job-specific experience in human services field
  • A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least 6 months.
  • Must have access to an insured, reliable personal vehicle.
  • CPR required within two weeks of hire/training provided
  • First Aid required within two weeks of hire/training provided
  • Safety Care required within 60 days of hire
  • Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, SORI, reference, employment verification, multi-state background and driving record check.

Pay Range

USD $21.00 - USD $21.00 /Hr.

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