Residential Counselor (Brain Injury)

About the role

Vinfen is a nonprofit organization that provides community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Founded in 1977, Vinfen promotes recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination for the people they serve.

Responsibilities

• Aids individuals in integrating into their communities and fostering friendships.
• Affords individuals access to community-based support and resources.
• Plans and implements recreational and social activities to enhance emotional well-being.
• Empowers and supports individuals to make choices and advocate for themselves.
• Supports individuals in accessing assistive technology and adaptive equipment.
• Encourages and supports individuals in securing, maintaining, and growing in community engagement.
• Maintains records, assesses physical and emotional status, and documents incidents and activities.
• Administers medication according to the Medication Administration Plan (MAP).
• Communicates with relevant parties and ensures compliance with regulatory policies.
• Ensures home safety and maintenance.
• Completes various paperwork and logs.
• Provides shift coverage and serves as a human rights advocate.
• Performs physical intervention and first aid in emergencies.
• Serves as a reporter to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission.
• Develops, implements, and documents treatment plans, including ISP/PSTPs and clinical programs.

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 brain injury strongly preferred.
• Strong time management and writing skills.
• At least 21 years old and hold a valid US drivers' license for at least 6 months.
• Must be able to become CPR, First Aid, and MAP certified within 2 weeks and 150 days of employment, respectively.
• Pass CORI, reference, national fingerprinting, and driving record checks.

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 (oral and written).
• Knowledge of required physical and personal management skills.
• Knowledge of required household management skills.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.