Residential Counselor (Developmental Services) Position Available In Norfolk, Massachusetts

Residential Counselor (Developmental Services) Vinfen – 3.3 Weymouth, MA Job Details $21.75 an hour 17 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance 403(b) Referral program Qualifications Working with people with developmental disabilities CPR Certification Working with people with disabilities Writing skills High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Entry level Time management

Full Job Description Schedule:

Sun 9am-11pm, Mon, Tue 5pm-11pm, Wed 3pm-11pm, Thu 5pm-11pm

Salary:

$21.75 / hour 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. Residential Counselors have a range of duties include administrating medication under the Medication Administration Plan (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. Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security! Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes: A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance Generous Vacation, Holiday, Personal and Sick Time Benefits Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care) Educational Assistance and Remission Programs $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap! Other generous benefits and perks! 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

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Direct Care, VinfenRC Requirements:

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. All applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers’ license for at least 6 months. Must be able to become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment and MAP certified within 150 days of employment. Must successfully complete Safety Care within 90 days Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, national fingerprinting and driving record check.