Residential Counselor (Developmental… at Vinfen · Randolph

Summary: Vinfen is a nonprofit organization providing community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions and developmental disabilities. The Residential Counselor will provide individual and group support to enhance independence and quality of life for residents, ensuring a safe and clean environment while promoting community integration. 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 - Support individuals in the home to be more independent, be self-advocates, and make choices that define the direction and their vision for living a good life - 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 - Assist in developing, implementing and documenting treatment including ISP/PSTPs and clinical programs - Perform other related duties, as required Required Qualifications: - A high school diploma or equivalent is required - Candidates with one or more years of experience and/or training in a related function will be given preference for employment - Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle - A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment - Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age - Must have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months - Must be able to pass a driver's screening background check - Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position - Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of 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 by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus - 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 90 days of hire - Safety Care required within 90 days of hire Required Skills: Crisis intervention, Household management, Personal management, Behavioral interventions, Assistive technology, Documentation, First Aid, CPR, MAP, PBS Tier 1, Safety Care, Advocacy, Communication, Empowerment, Self-advocacy, Collaboration, Teaching, Sensitivity to cultural issues