Mental Health Counselor Flex

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.

You also strengthen residents' connection to their community by providing transportation on outings such as shopping and doctor's appointments.

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.

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 individuals in securing, maintaining and growing in work, volunteer, and other community engagement opportunities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!

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 for all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer 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.

500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!

Established in 1977, 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 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly‑trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. My Community. 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.

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.

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.

Knowledge of participatory planning techniques.

Knowledge of required physical personal management skills.

Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues.

Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity.

Consistency in performance.

Knowledge and proven ability to promote family partnerships.

Knowledge and proven ability to promote social inclusion in a way that supports individual choices.

Knowledge of participatory planning techniques.

Knowledge of required physical personal management skills.

Candidates with one or more years of experience and/or training in a related function will be given preference for employment.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.

Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer. First Aid required within two weeks of hire.