Awake Overnight Residential Counselor (Mental Health Services)

Vinfen • Methuen, MA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Awake Overnight 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Strong time management and writing skills
• At least 21 years of age
• A current, valid, US driver's license for at least 6 months
• Ability to become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment
• Ability to become MAP certified within 150 days of employment
• Ability to successfully pass a CORI, reference, national fingerprinting and driving record check

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree in a Human Services related field
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities and/or acquired brain injury

Responsibilities

• Administrating medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP)
• Implementing treatment plans
• Assisting people with activities of daily living
• Nightly cleaning and filing

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
• 15 days of Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 10 Sick Days
• 3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more)
• Education Assistance
• Tuition Remission Programs
• Innovative Student Loan Payment Programs
• Professional Development programs
• Year-round online training courses
• Opportunities to earn CEUs
• Retirement savings programs
• Fully funded, employer sponsored retirement plan
• 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
• Discounted memberships
• Access to wellness programs

What This Job Offers

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