Residential Counselor

1 day ago

Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States Vinfen Full time
Overview

As an ACCS Residential Counselor, you will provide direct support to people with psychiatric conditions in a residential Group Living Environment designed to foster independence. In your role you will work together with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform their lives by either building independence skills or increasing each person's quality of life.

In this role you will have a range of duties include administrating medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP) and assisting people with activities of daily living, such as household chores and cooking. You will also work alongside the Clinical Program Director to implement treatment plans which are recovery-oriented, person-centered, harm-reduction, trauma-informed, culturally competent and strengths-based approaches.

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Responsibilities
Job Duties and Responsibilities: The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below: Help orient PS who are new to the residence.
•Collaborate with Integrated Team members as needed to address needs of PS. Implement PS Treatment Plan interventions as directed by the by Team LPHA Clinician.
•Perform day-to-day assignments as directed by the Program Director.
•Use recovery-oriented, person-centered, harm-reduction, trauma-informed, culturally competent and strengths-based approaches with PS.
•Adhere to safety, maintenance, Human Rights and other operational policies and procedures.
•Comply with physical site licensing standards and regulations.
•Store, administer, document and dispose of PS medication consistent with Medication Administration Program (MAP) requirements, funding source regulations and company policy, if applicable. Ensure program compliance with Vinfen MAP protocols. Teach PS medication management.
•Create opportunities for PS to participate in the smooth operation of the residence, including participating in meal preparation, physical site maintenance, etc.
•Encourage social interaction between residents and help create a collaborative environment where PS, family, friends, and others important in the lives of PS are welcome, respected and valued. Serve as a resource for neighbors.
•Help PS prepare meals.
•Act as an advocate for PS.
•Participate in trainings; attend supervision and staff meetings as requested.
•Assist with the orientation of new staff.
•Complete all required documentation.
•Contribute to program's quality improvement goals and objectives.
•Help PS use crisis intervention techniques when necessary. Access on-call back up when needed.
•Support the provision of evidence-based practices and best practices to PS, including Motivational Interviewing; Harm Reduction; Housing First; Stages of Change; Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP); Seeking Safety and Cognitive Behavioral interventions.
•Complete incident documentation as needed.
•Perform physical site maintenance activities following maintenance schedule
•Perform other related duties, as assigned.
About Vinfen

Why Vinfen? We are committed to you We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security

Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes:

  • 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 that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance
  • Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you)
  • Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the 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 of Vacation per year
    • 11 Paid Holidays
    • 10 Sick Days per year
    • 3 Personal Days per year
  • Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
  • $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap
  • Other generous benefits including discounted YMCA memberships, access to discounted movie tickets and more

About Us:

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

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
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Associate's degree in a human services discipline preferred.
  • Prior experience working in a human services setting strongly preferred.
  • Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions.
  • Must be a least 21 years of age and have held a valid US driver's license for at least 6 months and should be able to pass a CORI, driving record, employment reference check as well as a multi-state background check.
  • Must be able to become CPR and First Aid certified within two weeks of hire and become MAP certified within 150 days of hire.

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