Per Diem Residential Counselor (Mental Health Services)

Vinfen•Falmouth, MA

2d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

As a Per Diem ACCS Residential Counselor, you will provide direct support to people with psychiatric conditions and behavioral health challenges 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. Per Diem ACCS Residential Counselors have a range of duties include administrating 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
Prior Human Services experience
Strong time management and writing skills
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least 6 months and access to a reliable, fully insured vehicle (unless position is based in the Metro Boston Area)
Must be able to become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment
Must be able to become MAP certified within 150 days of employment
Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, multi-state background and driving record check

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Administering medication under the Medication Administration Program (MAP)
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

Benefits

A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution
An employee-funded 403(b) plan
First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans (open to employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more)
Generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance
Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
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
15 days of Vacation per year (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week)
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
Discounted YMCA memberships
Access to discounted movie tickets