Residential Counselor (Developmental Disabilities)

Vinfen•Boston, MA

2d•$21 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

As a Residential Counselor, you will provide direct support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities 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. Residential Counselors have a range of duties include administrating medication under the Medication Administration Plan (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.
All applicants 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 certified within 2 weeks of employment
Must be able to become MAP certified within 150 days of employment.
Must successfully complete Safety Care within 90 days
Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, national fingerprinting and driving record check.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with people with developmental disabilities and/or brain injury strongly preferred.
Strong time management and writing skills.

Responsibilities

Administering medication under the Medication Administration Plan (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
Employee-funded 403(b) plan
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