Vinfen
Overview
Join to apply for the
Residential Counselor (Developmental Disabilities)
role at
Vinfen As 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 each person’s quality of life. Responsibilities
Provide direct support in residential settings to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Administer medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP) and implement treatment plans. Assist residents with activities of daily living, including household chores and cooking. Strengthen residents’ connection to their community by providing transportation for outings such as shopping and doctor’s appointments. Qualifications
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. All applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid US driver’s license for at least 6 months. Must be able to become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment and MAP certified within 150 days of employment. Must successfully complete Safety Care within 90 days. Must be able to pass a CORI, reference, national fingerprinting and driving record check. 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 open to all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more, with generous employer contribution toward medical insurance Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance with 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 Vacation, 11 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days, 3 Personal Days Educational Assistance and Remission Programs $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap Other benefits including discounted YMCA memberships and discounted movie tickets 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 promote recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination. Vinfen employs 3,500 professionals delivering services across Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers. Equal Opportunity
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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Join to apply for the
Residential Counselor (Developmental Disabilities)
role at
Vinfen As 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 each person’s quality of life. Responsibilities
Provide direct support in residential settings to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Administer medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP) and implement treatment plans. Assist residents with activities of daily living, including household chores and cooking. Strengthen residents’ connection to their community by providing transportation for outings such as shopping and doctor’s appointments. Qualifications
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. All applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid US driver’s license for at least 6 months. Must be able to become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment and MAP certified within 150 days of employment. Must successfully complete Safety Care within 90 days. Must be able to pass a CORI, reference, national fingerprinting and driving record check. 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 open to all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more, with generous employer contribution toward medical insurance Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance with 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 Vacation, 11 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days, 3 Personal Days Educational Assistance and Remission Programs $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap Other benefits including discounted YMCA memberships and discounted movie tickets 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 promote recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination. Vinfen employs 3,500 professionals delivering services across Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers. Equal Opportunity
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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr