Residential Counselor

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 including administering 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.

Keywords

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About Vinfen

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 visit www.vinfen.org / careers

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 at 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.

Pay

USD $22.00 / Hr.

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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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