Awake Overnight Residential Counselor

Vinfen•Manchester, CT

About The Position

Responsible for overnight program activities in a community living arrangement. Provides individual and group support to persons served and teaches skills that enhance independence and quality of life. Ensures a safe, secure, and clean residential environment. The position requires remaining awake, alert, and dressed throughout the entire shift. The posting also includes nursing-related overview information describing collaboration with clinicians on health promotion, medication administration, and acute and chronic medical or psychiatric crisis management.

Requirements

Three months to one year of experience in a related function.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Valid driver’s license; must be at least 21 years old, have held a valid U.S. driver’s license for at least six months, and pass a driver screening background check.
If using a personal vehicle, maintain adequate insurance and a safe driving record subject to annual checks.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb; lift at least 25 pounds using proper techniques or a two-person lift; sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways.
Ability to assist clients with activities of daily living and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives.
Ability to operate a computer and office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
CPR certification required within two weeks of hire; First Aid certification required within two weeks of hire; MAC required in accordance with Connecticut guidelines; Safety Care required within 60 days of hire.
The posting also lists an RN license in Connecticut as required, and describes three to five years of nursing experience (with experience sometimes substituting for academic training) in a separate nursing-related section.
Knowledge of different communication styles, empowerment and self-advocacy techniques, participatory planning, crisis intervention, advocacy, required physical personal management skills, and household management skills; teaching skills; ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team; sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with implementing treatment programs, including ISP/PSTPs and clinical programs, and may participate in treatment planning.
Maintain records for persons served, collect behavior and academic data, keep progress notes, and document incidents, programs, and routine activities in a communication log.
Train and support persons served with activities of daily living, including showering, personal hygiene, dressing, and household chores; conduct and document fire and safety training.
Monitor physical and emotional needs and report changes to a supervisor.
Store, administer, document, and dispose of medication in accordance with MAC requirements, funding-source regulations, and company policy.
Participate in mandated training and staff meetings as directed by the Site Manager; assist with orientation of new staff and ensure regulatory compliance.
Follow corporate and divisional policies and procedures, including safe work practices, workers’ compensation, universal precautions, and exposure control.
Perform hands-on program tasks to implement support plans and maintain site safety and upkeep, including housekeeping, snow shoveling, and garbage removal; provide transportation as necessary.
Maintain required staff-to-person-served ratios and provide last-minute coverage as required.
Provide physical intervention and/or first aid during behavioral or medical emergencies and serve as a reporter to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission.
Remain awake, alert, and dressed for the entire shift.
Perform other related duties as required.
Drive for the position using a Vinfen van or personal vehicle; when using a personal vehicle, maintain adequate insurance and a safe driving record.