Residential Counselor (Brain Injury)

About the role

Vinfen is a nonprofit organization providing community-based services to individuals with various disabilities. As a Residential Counselor, you will support individuals with brain injury or behavioral conditions, helping them integrate into their communities and achieve independence.

Responsibilities

• Aids individuals in becoming fully integrated into their communities and developing friendships.
• Affords individuals access to community-based support and resources.
• Plans recreational and social activities to promote social inclusion and emotional well-being.
• Empowers and supports individuals to make choices, advocate for themselves, and participate in decision-making.
• Supports individuals in accessing assistive technology and adaptive equipment to enhance their independence.
• Encourages and supports individuals in securing, maintaining, and growing in work, volunteer, and community engagement opportunities.
• Assists individuals in becoming more independent, advocating for themselves, and defining their vision for living a good life.
• Maintains strong partnerships with families and other interested parties.
• Provides training and support to individuals in various areas including rehabilitation, behavioral interventions, and personal management skills.
• Facilitates the implementation of support plans by performing hands-on tasks and providing transportation.
• Monitors physical and emotional status, reports changes, manages individual funds, maintains records, collects data, documents incidents, and ensures home safety.
• Administers and documents medication according to the Medication Administration Plan (MAP).
• Communicates with relevant parties and participates in mandated training and staff meetings.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory policies and performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in a Human Services-related field preferred.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities, behavioral conditions, and/or brain injury strongly preferred.
• Strong time management and writing skills.
• At least 21 years old and hold a valid US driver's license for at least 6 months.
• Must be able to become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment and MAP certified within 150 days of employment.
• Pass a CORI, reference, national fingerprinting, and driving record check.

Skills

• Advocacy techniques.
• Empowerment and self-advocacy techniques.
• Participatory planning techniques.
• Physical and household management skills.
• Crisis intervention techniques.
• Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues.
• Collaborative and teaching skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of required physical and personal management skills.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.