Vinfen Corporation
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Contributes to excellent services for persons served by providing leadership in discrete service areas to a program in the areas of: activities and recreation, dual disorders, housing, employment, or education.
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Responsibilities
Provides discrete services to the program with a senior level of expertise in the areas of activities/recreation, dual disorders, employment or education. Develops, plans, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of the specialized services under the direction of the supervisor. Implements service plan interventions with persons served. Provides direct training and support (instruction, assistance, modeling, and reinforcement) for persons served in the specialized skill area (activities/recreation, dual disorders, employment or education). Maintains and updates documentation in individuals’ records, program log, and program records. Acts as an advocate for persons served. Communicates verbally and in writing, with co-workers, supervisors, and other services providers and community resources. Provides shift coverage for the program, as necessary. Attends in-service trainings and staff meetings as assigned. Assists with the orientation of new staff. Ensures compliance with all internal and external regulatory bodies. Complies with all corporate and divisional policies and procedures, including safe work practices, worker’s compensation, universal precautions, and exposure control. Performs other related duties, as required. Knowledge And Skills
Knowledge of formal and informal assessment practices Knowledge and use of crisis intervention techniques Excellent organizational and writing skills Knowledge of documentation requirements and regulations Knowledge and use of different learning and communication styles Participatory skills, collaborative skills, teaching skills Knowledge of psychiatric or developmental disabilities and habilitation Knowledge of empowerment, self-advocacy, and peer support techniques Knowledge of participatory planning techniques Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues Knowledge of human, legal, civil rights, community and other resources 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. My Job. My Community. My Vinfen. 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
Typical Requirements: One to three years’ job-specific experience in human services field. Preferred /Required Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor’s degree in human services or related preferred. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training 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 one year, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check. Physical Effort
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways. Ability to assist persons served with tasks of daily living. Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed. Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with persons served, staff, and external representatives. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Required Certifications
CPR required within two weeks of hire First Aid required within two weeks of hire Safety Care required within two weeks of hire Pay Range
USD $21.00 - USD $21.00 /Hr.
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Provides discrete services to the program with a senior level of expertise in the areas of activities/recreation, dual disorders, employment or education. Develops, plans, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of the specialized services under the direction of the supervisor. Implements service plan interventions with persons served. Provides direct training and support (instruction, assistance, modeling, and reinforcement) for persons served in the specialized skill area (activities/recreation, dual disorders, employment or education). Maintains and updates documentation in individuals’ records, program log, and program records. Acts as an advocate for persons served. Communicates verbally and in writing, with co-workers, supervisors, and other services providers and community resources. Provides shift coverage for the program, as necessary. Attends in-service trainings and staff meetings as assigned. Assists with the orientation of new staff. Ensures compliance with all internal and external regulatory bodies. Complies with all corporate and divisional policies and procedures, including safe work practices, worker’s compensation, universal precautions, and exposure control. Performs other related duties, as required. Knowledge And Skills
Knowledge of formal and informal assessment practices Knowledge and use of crisis intervention techniques Excellent organizational and writing skills Knowledge of documentation requirements and regulations Knowledge and use of different learning and communication styles Participatory skills, collaborative skills, teaching skills Knowledge of psychiatric or developmental disabilities and habilitation Knowledge of empowerment, self-advocacy, and peer support techniques Knowledge of participatory planning techniques Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues Knowledge of human, legal, civil rights, community and other resources 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. My Job. My Community. My Vinfen. 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
Typical Requirements: One to three years’ job-specific experience in human services field. Preferred /Required Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor’s degree in human services or related preferred. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training 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 one year, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check. Physical Effort
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways. Ability to assist persons served with tasks of daily living. Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed. Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with persons served, staff, and external representatives. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Required Certifications
CPR required within two weeks of hire First Aid required within two weeks of hire Safety Care required within two weeks of hire Pay Range
USD $21.00 - USD $21.00 /Hr.
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