Per Diem Residential Counselor (Mental Health Services)

Vinfen • Hyannis, MA

6d • $22 - $24

About The Position

Provide support to persons served in Vinfen residential settings and teach skills that enhance independence and quality of life. The role involves supporting people with mental health services through habilitative and behavioral interventions, daily living activities, community integration, and crisis intervention. The position also includes maintaining program safety and cleanliness, documenting services, and administering medication in accordance with applicable requirements and company policy.

Requirements

• One to three months of experience in a human services setting; in some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge and use of advocacy techniques, communication styles, and empowerment and self-advocacy techniques.
• Knowledge of required physical personal management and household management skills.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues.
• Teaching skills and ability to document interventions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team, and to provide role-model behaviors.
• Valid driver’s license presented at employment; drivers must be at least 21 years old, have held a valid US driver’s license for at least six months, and pass a driver screening background check. Drivers must maintain a safe driving record; those using a personal vehicle must maintain adequate insurance.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb; lift at least 25 pounds using proper technique or a two-person lift; operate a computer and office equipment; sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways; assist clients with daily living; and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• First Aid certification required within two weeks of hire.
• CPR certification required within two weeks of hire.
• MAP certification required within 150 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, implementing, and documenting individual treatment support plans.
• Carry out daily tasks with persons served, including rehabilitative interventions, behavioral interventions and monitoring, scheduling appointments, monitoring progress, and providing transportation.
• Model supportive behavior and help persons served become fully integrated into their communities.
• Assess the physical and emotional status of persons served and report changes to a supervisor.
• Maintain program-site safety and maintenance; oversee and participate in daily living and cleaning activities, including cooking, meal planning, grocery shopping, housekeeping, lawn mowing, snow shoveling, and garbage removal.
• Comply with corporate and divisional policies and procedures, including safe work practices, workers’ compensation, universal precautions, and exposure control.
• Store, administer, document, and dispose of medication in accordance with MAP requirements, funding-source regulations, and company policy.
• Complete paperwork and logs, including communication logs, community membership logs, chore schedules, timesheets, and application forms.
• Perform crisis intervention as needed.
• Keep the Relief Pool Coordinator or Human Resources staff informed of current contact information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Fully funded 401(a) employer-sponsored retirement plan requiring no employee contribution, as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week, with an employer contribution toward medical insurance.
• Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-paid short-term disability insurance for employees who qualify.
• Flexible spending reimbursement accounts for health and dependent care.
• Voluntary term life, whole life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Paid time off for employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED