Per Diem - Human Services

About the role

Provide direct support on an as-needed basis to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, or psychiatric conditions and behavioral health challenges in a small group residential setting or an individual living arrangement. Work together with the people served, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform their lives by building independence skills or increasing each person's quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication under the Medication Administration Program (MAP).
• Implement treatment plans.
• Assist people with activities of daily living, such as household chores and cooking.
• Strengthen residents' connection to their community by providing transportation on outings such as shopping and doctor's appointments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities and/or acquired brain injury strongly preferred.
• Strong time management and writing skills.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a current, valid, US driver's license for at least 6 months and access to a reliable, fully insured vehicle.
• Must be able to become CPR, First Aid certified upon hire, Safety Care certified within 60 days of employment, and MED certified within 150 days of employment. Certification trainings are offered through Vinfen upon hire.
• Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, SORI, reference, national fingerprinting, and driving record check.

Benefits

• Fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution, plus an employee-funded 403(b) plan.
• First-rate Medical, Dental, and Vision plans open to all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more, with a generous employer contribution toward medical insurance.
• Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you).
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance, 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.
• Generous paid time off for employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week:
  • 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.
• Other benefits including discounted YMCA memberships and access to discounted movie tickets.

Pay

USD $21.47 - USD $21.47 /Hr.

About Us

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.