Awake Overnight Residential Counselor

Vinfen • Boston, MA

1d • $19 - $19

About The Position

Responsible for overnight program activities in a community living arrangement. Provides individual and group support to people served and teaches skills that enhance independence and quality of life. Ensures a safe, secure, and clean residential environment. The primary work location will be assigned, but coverage at other sites may be required to meet operational, scheduling, and staffing needs.

The role includes implementing treatment and clinical programs, maintaining records and progress documentation, supporting people served with activities of daily living, and monitoring their physical and emotional needs. The counselor administers and documents medications in accordance with MAP requirements, regulations, and company policy. The position also requires maintaining staff-to-person-served ratios, providing last-minute coverage, assisting in emergencies, and remaining awake and alert throughout the entire shift.

This is a physically active position that includes driving as required, supporting clients with daily living tasks, and helping maintain the residential site. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. CPR and First Aid must be obtained within two weeks of hire; MAP and PBS Tier 1 within 150 days; and Safety Care within 90 days. The listed pay is $19.22 per hour.

Requirements

• Three months to one year of experience in a related function.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license presented at the time of employment; at least 21 years of age; a valid U.S. driver’s license held for at least six months; and ability to pass a driver screening background check.
• If using a personal vehicle, maintain adequate insurance and a safe driving record, subject to annual checks.
• Obtain CPR and First Aid within two weeks of hire, MAP and PBS Tier 1 within 150 days of hire, and Safety Care within 90 days of hire.
• Knowledge and use of different communication styles.
• Knowledge of empowerment, self-advocacy, participatory planning, crisis intervention, and advocacy techniques.
• Teaching skills and ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues.
• Knowledge of required physical personal management skills and household management skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb; lift at least 25 pounds using proper techniques or a two-person lift; operate a computer and office equipment; sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways.
• Ability to assist clients with activities of daily living and to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives.
• Vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing treatment programs, including ISP/PSTPs and clinical programs, and may participate in treatment planning.
• Maintain records for people served; collect behavior and academic data; maintain progress notes; and document incidents, programs, and routine activities in a communication log.
• Train and support people served in activities of daily living, including showering, personal hygiene, dressing, and household chores.
• Conduct fire and safety training for people served and document it in the training log.
• Monitor the physical and emotional needs of people served and report changes to a supervisor.
• Store, administer, document, and dispose of medications in accordance with MAP requirements, funding source regulations, and company policy.
• Attend mandated training and staff meetings as directed by the Site Manager, assist with new staff orientation, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Follow corporate and divisional policies and procedures, including safe work practices, workers’ compensation, universal precautions, and exposure control.
• Perform hands-on program tasks to implement support plans; maintain site safety and maintenance, including housekeeping, snow shoveling, and garbage removal; and provide transportation as necessary.
• Maintain required staff-to-person-served ratios and provide last-minute coverage when required.
• Provide physical intervention and/or first aid during behavioral or medical emergencies and serve as a reporter to the Disabled Persons Protection Commission.
• Remain awake, alert, and dressed throughout the entire shift.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Fully funded 401(a) employer-sponsored retirement plan with no employee contribution required, and an employee-funded 403(b) plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more, with an employer contribution toward medical insurance.
• Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-paid short-term disability insurance for qualifying employees.
• Flexible spending reimbursement accounts for health and dependent care.
• Voluntary term life, whole life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Paid time off for employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED