Per Diem Residential Counselor (Mental Health Services)

About the role

Vinfen is a nonprofit organization that provides community-based services to individuals with various needs. Founded in 1977, Vinfen aims to promote recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination for the people they serve.

Responsibilities

• Aid in developing, implementing, and documenting individual treatment support plans.
• Assist with daily tasks such as (re)habilitative interventions, behavioral interventions, monitoring, scheduling appointments, providing transportation, and other related tasks.
• Model and support behavior for persons served.
• Help persons served become fully integrated into their communities.
• Assess persons served's physical and emotional status and report changes to supervisor.
• Maintain program site safety and cleanliness.
• Perform crisis intervention as needed.
• Provide relief pool coordinator or HR staff with current contact information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• One to three months experience in a human services setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid driver's license and ability to pass a driver’s screening background check.
• The ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or a two-person lift.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and use of advocacy techniques.
• Knowledge and use of different communication styles.
• Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques.
• Knowledge of required physical personal management skills.
• Knowledge of required household management skills.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues.
• Teaching skills.
• Ability to document interventions, as required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to provide role model behaviors.

Benefits

Vinfen offers a competitive pay range of USD $20.00 - USD $22.00 /Hr., along with a range of benefits including equal opportunity employment and diversity initiatives.