Lead Residential Counselor (Developmental Disabilities)

About the role

Vinfen is a nonprofit organization offering community-based services to individuals with various disabilities and challenges. The Residential Counselor - DSD position involves supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in small group residential settings or individual arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Aid individuals in integrating into their communities and fostering friendships.
• Support individuals in accessing community-based resources and organizing social activities.
• Empower individuals to make choices and advocate for themselves.
• Assist with the use of assistive technology and equipment to enhance independence.
• Encourage participation in work, volunteer, and community activities.
• Provide training and support in various areas including rehabilitation, behavior management, and daily living skills.
• Perform hands-on tasks to implement support plans.
• Provide transportation services as needed.
• Monitor and report on the physical and emotional status of individuals.
• Manage and document individual finances.
• Collect and maintain behavior and academic data.
• Document incidents, programs, and routine activities.
• Administer and document medication according to the Medication Administration Plan (MAP).
• Communicate with relevant parties and participate in training sessions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory policies and perform regular safety checks.
• Complete various paperwork and logs.
• Provide shift coverage and act as a human rights advocate.
• Provide physical intervention and first aid in emergencies.
• Report to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission.
• Develop and implement treatment plans including Individual Service Plans (ISP) and Positive Behavior Support (PBS) plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities and/or brain injury.
• Strong time management and writing skills.
• At least 21 years old and hold a valid US driver's license for at least 6 months.
• Ability to obtain CPR, First Aid, and MAP certifications within specified periods.
• Pass a CORI, reference, and driving record check.
• Knowledge of advocacy, empowerment, and self-advocacy techniques.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Physical stamina to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds.

Skills

• Advocacy techniques.
• Empowerment and self-advocacy.
• Participatory planning.
• Physical personal management skills.
• Crisis intervention techniques.
• Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues.
• Communication skills.

Benefits

Vinfen offers a comprehensive benefits package including a fully funded retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision plans, life, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and more. The organization is committed to equal opportunity employment and provides training, career growth, and job security.