Brain Injury Counselor II

Job Description

Schedule : Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm

Salary : $ / hour

The Brain Injury Counselor II provides individual and group support to the members of the Brain Injury Community Center (BICC).

Through assessment and development of Action Plan goals, works in partnership with Center members to improve life skills and self-determination within the established work areas of the Center, as well as in social and community activities.

In addition, Brain Injury Counselor II positions provides specific expertise for and / or leadership in one or more Center work areas, including Employment / Education (EE) area;

Communication, Art, and Social Recreation (CASR) area; Intake, Orientation, Outreach, and Housing (IOOH) area; and / or Health, Wellness, and Life Skills (HWLS) area.

The Brain Injury Counselor II also :

• Functions as an advisor for Center members. Assesses, develops, and implements Action Plans with members in the work or social area of their choice.
• Promotes a supportive and empowering services environment in which members learn to advocate for themselves, make their own choices, take risks, and assume additional responsibilities.
• As a Center generalist, provides support to Center members in all work areas : teaches; coaches; facilitates and supports (instruction, assistance, modeling, and reinforcement) skill development for all work area members.

Provides meaningful work opportunities within the work area and encourage membership participation in all work area activities.

Performs other duties as needed.

Response to Covid-19

Our response to promote safety during the coronavirus includes :

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

Why Vinfen?

We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
• 15 days of Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days and 3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more)
• Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs as well as innovative Student Loan Payment Programs. Employment with Vinfen counts toward your Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Professional Development programs including year-round online training courses and opportunities to earn CEUs
• Retirement savings programs, including a fully funded, employer sponsored retirement plan and an employee funded 403 (b) plan
• Company paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
• $500 $1,000+ Employee Referral Bonuses with no annual cap!
• Other generous benefits including discounted memberships, access to wellness programs and more!

About Us

Founded in 1977, for over 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.

Vinfen supports thousands of adolescents and adults with psychiatric, developmental and behavioral disabilities at more than 200 sites with over 3,000 employees in eastern Massachusetts and Connecticut.

My Vinfen. My Community. My Job.

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.

Requirements

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. Job Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor's degree preferred. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.
• One to three years' experience in human services field required. Advanced training, experience, or professional credentials are required for Center Counselor II positions.

In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.

• A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least one year
• CPR and First Aid required within two weeks of hire. Safety Care is required within 90 days of hire. Crisis Intervention / Staff Safety and Infectious Diseases within 6 months of employment.

ServeSafe may be required within six months of hire if applicable. All trainings are offered by Vinfen upon hire

Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, multi-state background and driving record check

Driving Requirements

Drivers License check and vehicle access required