Residential Counselor (Developmental Disabilities) in Dracut, MA from VinFen, US

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:

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

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

Founded in 1977, for 40 years Vinfen has been a leading nonprofit human services organization that “transforms lives” by building the capacity of individuals, families, organizations and communities to learn, thrive and achieve their goals. To learn more about Vinfen, and/or to apply to this or other Vinfen positions, please visit our website at .

My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.

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Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities and/or brain injury strongly preferred.
• Strong time management and writing skills.
• All applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers’ license for at least one year.
• Must be able to become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment and MAP certified within 150 days of employment.
• Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, national fingerprinting and driving record check.

Schedule

Fri, 4 pm – 11 pm

Sat, 9 am – 11 pm

Hours per week

21

Pay Rate

$15.00 / hour

New Hire Sign On Bonus

N/A

Driving Requirements

License check and vehicle access required

City

Dracut

State

Massachusetts