Awake Overnight Residential Counselor

About the role

Vinfen is a nonprofit organization providing community-based services to individuals with various disabilities. This position is within a community living arrangement where the incumbent assists in implementing treatment programs and provides support to persons served.

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 MAC requirements, funding source regulations and Company policy.
• Participate in all mandated training and staff meetings as directed by the Site Manager.
• Aid in 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.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• 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. Adequate insurance and a safe driving record are required.
• Must be at least 21 years old, have a valid US driver's license for at least six months, and 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.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required within two weeks of hire.
• MUST HAVE AND MAINTAIN A VALID US DRIVER'S LICENSE.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and use of different communication styles.
• Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques.
• Knowledge of participatory planning techniques.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Teaching skills.
• Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues.
• Knowledge and use of advocacy techniques.
• Knowledge of required physical personal management skills.
• Knowledge of required household management skills.