Awake Overnight Residential Counselor Job at Vinfen in Boston

Awake Overnight Residential Counselor

Apply for the Awake Overnight Residential Counselor role at Vinfen.

As an Awake Overnight 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. Duties include administering medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP), implementing treatment plans, assisting with activities of daily living, nightly cleaning and filing, and other related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Additional responsibilities include nightly cleaning and filing.
• Assist in implementing treatment programs, including ISP/PSTPs and clinical programs. May participate in treatment planning process.
• Maintain records for persons served. Collect behavior and academic data and maintain progress notes. Document all information related to incidents, programs, and routine activities in a communication log.
• Provide training and support to persons served in completing ADLs, including showering, personal hygiene, dressing, and household chores. Conduct fire and safety training for persons served and document in training log.
• Monitor physical and emotional needs and report changes to supervisor.
• Store, administer, document, and dispose of medication for persons served consistent with MAP requirements, funding source regulations, and company policy.
• Participate in all mandated training and staff meetings as directed by the Site Manager. Assist with orientation of new staff. Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulatory bodies.
• Comply with all corporate and divisional policies and procedures, including safe work practices, worker’s compensation, universal precautions, and exposure control.
• Perform hands‑on tasks in the program as required, to facilitate implementation of support plans. Ensure program site safety and maintenance as necessary, which may include general housekeeping, snow shoveling, and garbage removal. Provide transportation as necessary.
• Ensure required staff‑to‑person served ratio is maintained at all times. Must perform last‑minute coverage as required.
• 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.
• Must remain awake, alert, and dressed throughout the entire shift.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge and use of different communication styles
• Knowledge of empowerment and self‑advocacy techniques
• Knowledge of participatory planning techniques
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
• Teaching skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues
• Knowledge and use of advocacy techniques
• Knowledge of required physical personal management skills
• Knowledge of required household management skills

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

• Three months to one year of experience in a related function.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

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 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 U.S. driver’s license for at least six months, and must pass a driver’s screening background check.

Physical Effort

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb.
• Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or 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 clients with tasks of daily living.
• Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• For positions in day programs or group residences, the ability to assist in routine living activities including cleaning, meal preparation, vacuuming, shoveling, and grocery shopping.

Required Certifications

• CPR required within two weeks of hire.
• First Aid required within two weeks of hire.
• MAP required within 150 days of hire.
• PBS Tier 1 required within 150 days of hire.
• Safety Care required within 90 days of hire.

Pay Range

USD $19.75 – $19.75 / Hr.