Lead Residential Counselor at Vinfen

Manchester, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 May, 26

Salary

22.0

Posted On

26 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medication Administration, Treatment Plan Implementation, Activities of Daily Living Assistance, Household Chores, Cooking, Community Connection, Transportation, Staff Training, Mentoring, Behavioral Support, Disability Support, Independence Skill Building, Quality Improvement, CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, Safety Care Certification

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Schedule: Sun-Thu, 3pm-11pm Salary: $22.00 / hour A Lead Residential Counselor provides direct support to people with behavioral conditions as well as intellectual and developmental disabilities in a small group residential setting or an individual living arrangement. He or she works 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. The Lead Residential Counselor has a range of duties, include administrating medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAC), implementing treatment plans, and assisting people with activities of daily living, such as household chores and cooking. He or she also strengthen residents' connection to their community by providing transportation on outings such as shopping and doctor's appointments. Finally, the Lead Residential Counselor serves as an experienced resource in developing the overall quality of the program and the skills of the staff. He or she models skills for program staff and assists in ensuring that new staff are properly trained, onboarded, and welcomed into the program. 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 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 3,200 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 [http://www.vinfen.org/careers] 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. Keywords: social services, counseling, social work, group home, DSP, Direct Care, psychology, mentor, mental illness, mental health, disability, developmental disabilities, behavioral, rehabilitative, psychiatric, outreach worker, outreach services, human services, nonprofit, autism, crisis, trauma, advocacy, developmental disability, recovery, Part time, Per diem, Direct Care, CTRes, CTResCounselor, VinfenRC, VinfenCTRC #VinfenCT Qualifications * A minimum of two years' experience in a Residential Counselor role. Demonstrated track record as an exceptional performer and team-player while in the Residential Counselor role. * A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor's degree in related field preferred. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training. * Must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least 6 months. Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal, insured vehicle. * Must be able to become CPR, First Aid, and Safety Care certified within 2 weeks of employment and MAC certified within 150 days of employment. * Must be able to successfully pass a CORI and SORI reference, multi-state background and driving record check.

Responsibilities

The Lead Residential Counselor provides direct support to individuals with behavioral conditions and developmental disabilities, focusing on building independence skills and increasing quality of life through tasks like medication administration and implementing treatment plans. This role also involves serving as an experienced resource to develop program quality and train new staff members.