Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below:

• 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.

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

Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes:

• 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!

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 3,500 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.

• 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
  
  

Driving Requirements:

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, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least 6 months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check

Required Certifications:

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