Residential Counselor

Vinfen•Manchester, CT

6d•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

A Residential Counselor II provides direct support to people with behavioral conditions as well as intellectual and developmental disabilities in a small group residential setting or an individual living arrangement. He or she works 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 (MAC), implementing treatment plans, and assisting people with activities of daily living, such as household chores and cooking. He or she also strengthen residents' connection to their community by providing transportation on outings such as shopping and doctor's appointments.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required
One to three years' job-specific experience in human services field
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 an insured, reliable personal vehicle.
CPR required within two weeks of hire
First Aid required within two weeks of hire
Safety Care required within 60 days of hire
Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, SORI, reference, employment verification, multi-state background and driving record check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in human services or related preferred

Responsibilities

Administering medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAC)
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
First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more.
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 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
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!
Discounted YMCA memberships
Access to discounted movie tickets