Residential Counselor (Brain Injury)

Vinfen • Merrimac, MA

3h • $21

About The Position

As a Residential Counselor, you will provide direct support to people with Brain
Injury or behavioral conditions in either 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.

Why Vinfen?
We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth
and job security!

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required. A bachelor's degree in a Human Services related field is preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least one year.
• Must be able to become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment and MAP certified within 90 days of employment.
• 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, behavioral conditions and/or brain injury strongly preferred.
• Strong time management and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Administrating 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 as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Vacation, Holiday, Personal and Sick Time Benefits
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
• Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
• Other generous benefits and perks!

What This Job Offers

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