Residential Counselor (Ds) Jobs

Schedule: Sun 11am-8pm, Sat 10am-8pm

Salary: $17.50 / hour

As a Residential Counselor, you will provide direct support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a small group residential setting or an individual living arrangement. 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.

Residential Counselors have a range of duties include administrating medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP), implementing treatment plans, and assisting people with activities of daily living, such as household chores and cooking. You also strengthen residents' connection to their community by providing transportation on outings such as shopping and doctor's appointments.

Response to Covid-19

Vinfen continues to follow the guidelines determined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and the Connecticut Department of Public Health. Vinfen leadership along with Vinfen's medical staff are closely monitoring the pandemic on a daily basis and make decisions that are best for the safety and well-being of the Vinfen community.

Our response to promote safety during the coronavirus includes

• PPE provided to all positions working closely with others
• Increased sanitation measures in all programs and group homes
• Restricting visitors in programs to reduce chances of exposure
• Hiring process conducted via virtual and phone interviews
• Virtual New Employee Orientation and Virtual training

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
• Other generous benefits and perks!
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
• Generous Vacation, Holiday, Personal and Sick Time Benefits
• Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
• Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans

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 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visitwww.vinfen.org/careers.

My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.

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Vaccine Mandate Policy

All new employees, interns, and volunteers within Vinfen's Massachusetts programs will be required to be fully vaccinated (14 days beyond last shot of Pfizer or Moderna or 14 days beyond receiving a Johnson and Johnson vaccine), or have received the first shot in a two-dose vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) with an appointment scheduled for the second dose. A 2nd dose must be received within six weeks of hire and the first shot prior to New Employee Orientation or have an approved exemption for medical or religious reasons by the first day of employment with Vinfen.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong time management and writing skills.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities and/or brain injury strongly preferred.
• All applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least one year. *