Awake Overnight Residential Counselor

Vinfen • West Hartford, CT

88d • $21 - $21

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. Awake Overnight Counselors have a range of duties including 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities and/or acquired brain injury strongly preferred.
• Strong time management and writing skills.
• All applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
• Current, valid US drivers' 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.
• Must successfully pass a CORI, SORI and DDS and driving record check.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree in a Human Services related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals served to start their day out to the community or scheduled appointments.
• 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 and 3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more).
• Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs.
• Innovative Student Loan Payment Programs.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees