Lead Residential Counselor (Mental Health Services)

Vinfen•Lowell, MA

6d•$24 - $24

About The Position

The ACCS Lead Residential Counselor provides direct service to adults with mental health conditions in a GLE/SIE residential setting. The ACCS Lead Residential Counselor helps persons served in the residences to overcome barriers to, and prepare for, living independently. The ACCS Lead Residential Counselor Implements Treatment Plan support interventions as coached and supported by Team LPHA Clinician. In addition, the ACCS Lead Residential Counselor assumes administrative officer roles in the program to support the Program Director in performance of their duties and responsibilities. The ACCS Lead Residential Counselor also: Liaisons with families as needed. Supports Persons Served in obtaining and understanding medical and psychiatric care as needed. Administers medications following Medication Administration Program (MAP) policies and procedures. Provides crisis interventions when needed. Provides physical site maintenance. Ensures a safe, comfortable and clean environment. Performs other duties as assigned. Keywords: group home, direct care, DSP, Direct Support, social services, counseling, social work, psychology, mental illness, mental health, disability, behavioral, rehabilitative, psychiatric, outreach worker, outreach services , human services, nonprofit, crisis, trauma, advocacy, recovery

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Associate's degree in a human service discipline preferred.
One year as a residential counselor in a setting working with Persons Served facing mental health challenges preferred.
One to two years of job-specific experience in the human services field preferred.
Ability to make independent judgments and decisions
Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment
Must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least 6 months.
Must become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment and MAP certified within 150 days of employment.
All candidates must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, multi-state background and driving record check.
Strong commitment to the right and ability of PS to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the resources and support needed in their community of choice
Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with PS, families and neighbors
Sensitivity to cultural, religious, ethnic, disability and gender issues
Ability to balance competing priorities

Nice To Haves

Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions.

Responsibilities

Assists the Program Director in orienting PS who are new to the residence.
Collaborates with Integrated Team members as needed to address needs of PS. Implements PS Treatment Plan interventions as coached and supported by the by Team LPHA Clinician.
Performs day-to-day assignments as directed by the Program Director.
Uses recovery-oriented, person-centered, harm-reduction, trauma-informed, culturally competent and strengths-based approaches with PS.
Adheres to safety, maintenance, Human Rights and other operational policies and procedures.
Assumes role of Medication Officer, Safety Officer, Human Rights Officer as assigned by the Program Director – assignments based on shift schedule in consultation with Residential Director.
Schedules and facilitates group meetings of PS in the residence weekly to include menu input.
Performs primary grocery shopping weekly or as needed for the residence.
Complies with physical site licensing standards and regulations.
Stores, administers, documents, and disposes of PS medication consistent with Medication Administration Program (MAP) requirements, funding source regulations and company policy, if applicable. Ensures program compliance with Vinfen MAP protocols. Teaches PS medication management.
Creates opportunities for PS to participate in the smooth operation of the residence, including participating in meal preparation, physical site maintenance, etc.
Encourages social interaction between residents and help create a collaborative environment where PS, family, friends, and others important in the lives of PS are welcome, respected and valued.
Serves as a resource for neighbors.
Helps PS prepare meals.
Acts as an advocate for PS.
Participates in trainings; attends supervision and staff meetings as requested.
Completes all required documentation.
Contributes to program’s quality improvement goals and objectives.
Helps PS use crisis intervention techniques when necessary. Accesses on-call back up when needed.
Supports the provision of evidence-based practices and best practices to PS, including Motivational Interviewing; Harm Reduction; Housing First; Stages of Change; Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP); Seeking Safety and Cognitive Behavioral interventions.
Completes Infection Control Inventory for the residence.
Assists the Program Director with organization of surveillance testing of staff and PS as needed.
Completes incident documentation as needed.
Performs physical site maintenance activities following maintenance schedule
Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Benefits

A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week)
Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
$500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
Other generous benefits including discounted YMCA memberships, access to discounted movie tickets and more!