Awake Overnight Residential Counselor

Responsible for overnight program activities in a community living arrangement. Provide individual and group support to persons served; teach skills to enhance independence and quality of life. Ensure a safe, secure and clean residential environment.

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.
• 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.

Skills

• 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
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
• 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

About the Organization

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut.

Qualifications

• Three months to one year experience in a related function.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Driving Requirements

• Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle.
• If using a personal vehicle, you 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, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.

Physical Effort

• 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.

Required Certifications

• CPR required within two weeks of hire
• First Aid required within two weeks of hire
• MAC required (follows CT guidelines)
• Safety Care required within 60 days of hire

Pay

USD $22.05 - USD $22.05 /Hr.