Vinfen
Overview
Residential Counselor (Mental Health Services) at Vinfen. ACCS Residential Counselor provides direct support to people with psychiatric conditions in a residential Group Living Environment designed to foster independence. You will work with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform lives by building independence skills or increasing quality of life. Responsibilities
Provide direct care and support in a residential setting. Administer medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP). Assist people with activities of daily living, such as household chores and cooking. Collaborate with the Clinical Program Director to implement recovery-oriented, person-centered, harm-reduction, trauma-informed, culturally competent, and strengths-based treatment plans. Work with the broader team to support individuals in achieving independence and improved quality of life. Qualifications
A high school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in a human services discipline preferred. Prior experience in a human services setting strongly preferred. Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions. Must be at least 21 years old and have held a valid US driver’s license for at least 6 months; ability to pass CORI, driving record, employment reference check, and a multi-state background check. Must be able to become CPR and First Aid certified within two weeks of hire and MAP certified within 150 days of hire. Benefits
Fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan with no employee contribution and an employee-funded 403(b) plan. First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans for employees scheduled to work 30+ hours per week, with employer contribution toward medical insurance. Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance. Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance with option to purchase additional voluntary coverage. Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care). Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance. Generous paid time off (for employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week): 15 vacation days, 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 & Equal Opportunity
Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization established in 1977, providing 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 across over 550 sites in Massachusetts and Connecticut. 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.
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Residential Counselor (Mental Health Services) at Vinfen. ACCS Residential Counselor provides direct support to people with psychiatric conditions in a residential Group Living Environment designed to foster independence. You will work with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform lives by building independence skills or increasing quality of life. Responsibilities
Provide direct care and support in a residential setting. Administer medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP). Assist people with activities of daily living, such as household chores and cooking. Collaborate with the Clinical Program Director to implement recovery-oriented, person-centered, harm-reduction, trauma-informed, culturally competent, and strengths-based treatment plans. Work with the broader team to support individuals in achieving independence and improved quality of life. Qualifications
A high school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in a human services discipline preferred. Prior experience in a human services setting strongly preferred. Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions. Must be at least 21 years old and have held a valid US driver’s license for at least 6 months; ability to pass CORI, driving record, employment reference check, and a multi-state background check. Must be able to become CPR and First Aid certified within two weeks of hire and MAP certified within 150 days of hire. Benefits
Fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan with no employee contribution and an employee-funded 403(b) plan. First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans for employees scheduled to work 30+ hours per week, with employer contribution toward medical insurance. Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance. Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance with option to purchase additional voluntary coverage. Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care). Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance. Generous paid time off (for employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week): 15 vacation days, 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 & Equal Opportunity
Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization established in 1977, providing 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 across over 550 sites in Massachusetts and Connecticut. 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.
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