Per Diem Residential Counselor

Vinfen • Cambridge, MA

119d • $17 - $20

About The Position

As a Per Diem Residential Counselor, you will provide direct support to people with Brain Injury or behavioral conditions in either a small group home or individual living arrangements. 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. Per Diem Residential Counselors have a range of duties including administering medication under the Medication Administration Program (MAP), implementing treatment plans, and assisting people with activities of daily living, such as household chores and cooking. You also strengthen residents' connection to their community by providing transportation on outings such as shopping and doctor's appointments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• A bachelor's degree in a Human Services related field is preferred.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities and/or acquired brain injury strongly preferred.
• Strong time management and writing skills.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a current, valid US driver's license for at least one year and access to a reliable, fully insured vehicle.
• Must be able to become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment, Safety Care certified within 90 days of employment and MAP certified within 150 days of employment.
• Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, national fingerprinting and driving record check.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals with Brain Injury or behavioral conditions.
• Administer medication under the Medication Administration Program (MAP).
• Implement treatment plans.
• Assist individuals with activities of daily living, such as household chores and cooking.
• Provide transportation for outings such as shopping and doctor's appointments.

Benefits

• Flexibility to work around YOUR availability with the ability to pick up from just a few hours to over 40 hours per week.
• Ability to work 1st, 2nd, 3rd or overnight shifts.
• Both individual shifts and long term assignments available.
• Paid certification training including CPR, First Aid and MAP.
• Ability to participate in Vinfen's employee referral program which awards $500 - $2,000 bonuses for successful referrals with no annual cap.
• Earn up to 5 days of paid sick time in a calendar year.
• Eligibility to participate in Springfield College grant program for continued education.
• Discounted YMCA memberships and access to wellness programs.
• Other generous benefits and perks.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: High school or GED