Per Diem Residential Counselor (Mental Health Services)

As a Per Diem ACCS Residential Counselor, you will provide direct support to people with psychiatric conditions and behavioral health challenges 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. Per Diem ACCS Residential Counselors have a range of duties including administrating medication under the Medication Administration Program (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. Keywords: social services, counseling, social work, group home, DSP, Direct Care, psychology, mentor, mental illness, mental health, disability, behavioral, rehabilitative, psychiatric, outreach worker, outreach services, human services, nonprofit, autism, crisis, trauma, advocacy, recovery, Part time, Per diem, Direct Care, VinfenPD, VinfenRC, VinfenPDDC. Responsibilities About Vinfen Benefits A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan First‑rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open to all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more; plus a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance Employer‑paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long‑Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you) Employer‑paid Short‑Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional voluntary Short‑Term disability insurance Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care) Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week): 15 days of Vacation per year 11 Paid Holidays 10 Sick Days per year 3 Personal Days per year Educational Assistance and Remission Programs $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap Other generous benefits including discounted YMCA memberships, access to discounted movie tickets and more Qualifications High school diploma or GED required; a bachelor's degree in a Human Services related field is preferred Prior Human Services experience Strong time management and writing skills Must be at least 21 years of age Must have a current, valid US driver’s license for at least 6 months and access to a reliable, fully insured vehicle (unless position is based in the Metro Boston Area) Must be able to become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment and MAP certified within 150 days of employment; certification trainings are offered through Vinfen upon hire Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, multi‑state background and driving record check Pay Range USD $21.00 - USD $23.00 /Hr. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vinfen