Lead Residential Counselor

Vinfen • Manchester, CT

8d • Onsite

About The Position

A Lead Residential Counselor provides direct support to people with behavioral conditions as well as intellectual and developmental disabilities in a small group residential setting or an individual living arrangement. He or she works 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. The Lead Residential Counselor has a range of duties, include administrating medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAC), implementing treatment plans, and assisting people with activities of daily living, such as household chores and cooking. He or she also strengthen residents' connection to their community by providing transportation on outings such as shopping and doctor's appointments. Finally, the Lead Residential Counselor serves as an experienced resource in developing the overall quality of the program and the skills of the staff. He or she models skills for program staff and assists in ensuring that new staff are properly trained, onboarded, and welcomed into the program.

Requirements

• A minimum of two years' experience in a Residential Counselor role.
• Demonstrated track record as an exceptional performer and team-player while in the Residential Counselor role.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least 6 months.
• Must be able to become CPR, First Aid, and Safety Care certified within 2 weeks of employment
• Must be able to become MAC certified within 150 days of employment.
• Must be able to successfully pass a CORI and SORI reference, multi-state background and driving record check.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.

Responsibilities

• Administering medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAC)
• Implementing treatment plans
• Assisting people with activities of daily living, such as household chores and cooking
• Providing transportation on outings such as shopping and doctor's appointments
• Serving as an experienced resource in developing the overall quality of the program and the skills of the staff
• Modeling skills for program staff
• Assisting in ensuring that new staff are properly trained, onboarded, and welcomed into the program

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!
• Discounted memberships
• Access to wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED