Lead Residential Counselor

Vinfen•Haverhill, MA

2d•$25 - $25

About The Position

Provides direct service in an Intensive GLE residential setting. Help Persons Served (PS) in residence overcome barriers to, and prepare for, living independently. Assumes administrative officer roles in the program to support the Program Director in performance of their duties and responsibilities. Liaisons with families as needed. Supports PS in obtaining and understanding medical and psychiatric care as needed. Implements PS Treatment Plan support interventions as assigned by Clinical Program Director. Administers PS medications following Medication Administration Program (MAP) policies and procedures. Provides crisis interventions to PS when needed. Provides physical site maintenance. Ensures a safe, comfortable and clean environment

Requirements

Strong commitment to the right and ability of PS to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the resources and supports needed in their community of choice
Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with PS, families and neighbors
Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability and gender issues
Ability to balance competing priorities
Ability to make independent judgments and decisions
Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
One year experience as a residential counselor or related experience in a setting working with PS facing mental health challenges and medical issues preferred.
One to two years of job-specific experience in human services field preferred.
Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle.
If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks.
A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment.
Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in a human service discipline preferred.
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.
Implements PS Treatment Plan interventions as coached and supported by the Clinical Program Director.
Performs day-to-day assignments as directed by the Clinical 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. Ensure program compliance with Vinfen MAP protocols. Teach PS medication management.
Assists and/or accompanies PS in attending regular medical and psychiatric appointments as needed.
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.
Promotes healthcare and employment services access for PS.
Supports the provision of evidence-based practices and best practices to PS, including Motivational Interviewing; Harm Reduction; Housing First; Stages of Change; Seeking Safety and Cognitive Behavioral interventions.
Participates in trainings; attend supervision and staff meetings as requested.
Assists the Program Director with the orientation of new staff.
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.
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):
15 days of Vacation per year
11 Paid Holidays
10 Sick Days per year
3 Personal Days per year
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!