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Residential Counselor (Developmental Disabilities)
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Vinfen
This position may be eligible for a paid differential based upon hours worked, intensity or location.
Responsibilities
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.
Encourage and support individuals and their involved families in maintaining strong partnership with staff and other interested parties.
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.
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.
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.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge and use of advocacy techniques
Knowledge and use of different communication styles
Knowledge of empowerment and self‑advocacy techniques
Knowledge of participatory planning techniques
Knowledge of required physical personal management skills
Knowledge of required household management skills
Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues
Participatory skills, collaborative skills, teaching skills
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
Ability to adapt and communicate to a variety individuals through the use of different communication styles
Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
High motivation to learn, practice new skills
Consistency in performance
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats
Qualifications
One or more years of experience and/or training in a related function. Preference given for experience.
High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience may substitute for academic training.
Valid driver's license required and at least 21 years of age. Driving record subject to annual checks.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb. Must lift at least 25 pounds using proper technique or two‑person lift.
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
First aid, CPR, MAP, PBS Tier 1, Safety Care certifications required within specified time frames.
Pay range USD $20.75 - USD $20.75 /Hr.
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 (Developmental Disabilities)
role at
Vinfen
This position may be eligible for a paid differential based upon hours worked, intensity or location.
Responsibilities
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.
Encourage and support individuals and their involved families in maintaining strong partnership with staff and other interested parties.
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.
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.
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.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge and use of advocacy techniques
Knowledge and use of different communication styles
Knowledge of empowerment and self‑advocacy techniques
Knowledge of participatory planning techniques
Knowledge of required physical personal management skills
Knowledge of required household management skills
Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues
Participatory skills, collaborative skills, teaching skills
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
Ability to adapt and communicate to a variety individuals through the use of different communication styles
Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
High motivation to learn, practice new skills
Consistency in performance
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats
Qualifications
One or more years of experience and/or training in a related function. Preference given for experience.
High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience may substitute for academic training.
Valid driver's license required and at least 21 years of age. Driving record subject to annual checks.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb. Must lift at least 25 pounds using proper technique or two‑person lift.
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
First aid, CPR, MAP, PBS Tier 1, Safety Care certifications required within specified time frames.
Pay range USD $20.75 - USD $20.75 /Hr.
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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