Residential Counselor

Vinfen•Windsor, CT

13d•$21 - $21

About The Position

The IDN Counselor assists in the implementation of individual's IP individualized day non-vocational (IDN) goals and with emphasis toward community activities and engagement. She or he provides support and guidance to persons served in their residential home and in the community. IDN is an alternative day service, for Individuals that are not able/willing to participate in a group setting or a traditional day service. Individuals are supported 1:1 with staff and will have specific goals to accomplish during the daytime hours (generally 9:00am-3:00pm). IDN Counselors will engage and support individuals in achieving the goals and assist with any emotional or behavioral supports the individual may have. Counselors are required to document all services daily.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.
One year of experience/training in a related function.
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 6 months.
Must have access to reliable, insured vehicle.
CPR required within two weeks of hire.
First Aid required within two weeks of hire.
MAC required (follows CT guidelines).
Safety Care required within 60 days of hire.
Must be able to successfully pass a multistate CORI, SORI, reference check, employment verification, education and credentialing background check.

Responsibilities

Works directly with persons served individually.
Works to develop skills for persons served.
Documents service in CX360, Vinfen's electronic health record by checking individuals in and out of IDN services and completing a daily note reporting on progress toward established, measurable goals.
Implements prescribed clinical, educational, behavioral programs.
Is responsible for specific data collection, quantifying data, transferring to daily chart, and performing bi-monthly analysis of data.
Maintains physical upkeep of the program area.
Ensures equipment is used, cleaned, and stored properly.
Acts as advocate for persons served in all areas.
Completes required direct care training
Perform other related duties, as required.
For positions in day programs or group residences, the ability to assist in routine living activities including cleaning, meal preparation, vacuuming, shoveling, and grocery shopping.

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!