Vinfen · 3 months ago
Awake Overnight Residential Counselor (Developmental Disabilities)
US-MA-Wrentham
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expVinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization providing community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions and developmental disabilities. The Awake Overnight Residential Counselor is responsible for overseeing overnight program activities, providing individual and group support to enhance the independence and quality of life for persons served.
AssociationHealth Care
Responsibilities
Assist in implementing treatment programs, including ISP/ PSTPs and clinical programs. May participate in treatment planning process
Maintain records for persons served. Collect behavior and academic data and maintain progress notes. Document all information related to incidents, programs and routine activities in a communication log
Provide training and support to persons served in completing ADLs, including showering, personal hygiene, dressing and household chores. Conduct fire and safety training for persons served and document in training log
Monitor physical and emotional needs, and report changes to supervisor
Store, administer, document and dispose of medication for persons served consistent with MAP requirements, funding source regulations and Company policy
Participate in all mandated training and staff meetings as directed by the Site Manager. Assist with the orientation of new staff. Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulatory bodies
Comply with all corporate and divisional policies and procedures, including safe work practices, worker’s compensation, universal precautions and exposure control
Perform hands-on tasks in the program as required, in order to facilitate implementation of support plans. Ensure program site safety and maintenance as necessary. This may include general housekeeping, snow shoveling and garbage removal. Provide transportation as necessary
Ensure required staff to person served ratio is maintained at all times. Must perform last minute coverage as required
Provide physical intervention and/or first aid in the event of behavior or medical emergency. Serve as a reporter to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission
Must remain awake, alert and dressed throughout the entire shift
Perform other related duties, as required
Qualification
Required
Three months to one year experience in a related function
A high school diploma or equivalent is required
Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle
Must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks
A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment
Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age
Must have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months
Must be able to pass a driver's screening background check
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position
Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer
Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways
Ability to assist clients with tasks of daily living
Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
CPR required within two weeks of hire
First Aid required within two weeks of hire
MAP required within 150 days of hire
PBS Tier 1 required within 150 days of hire
Safety Care required within 90 days of hire
Company
Vinfen
Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization that provides services to people with disabilities or life challenges.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jean (Qing) Yang
President and CEO
Annette Kovamees
Interim Chief Financial Officer
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