Residential Counselor (Developmental Disabilities)

About the role

Vinfen is a nonprofit organization providing community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. We promote recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination for the people we serve.

Responsibilities

• Teach skills to enhance independence and quality of life
• Ensure a safe, secure, and clean residential environment
• Assist individuals in becoming full participants in their communities
• Develop and maintain friendships and strengthen family engagement and partnerships
• Plan recreational and social activities
• Empower and support individuals in making choices, advocating for themselves, and participating in decision-making
• Support individuals in securing, maintaining, and growing in work, volunteer, and other community engagement opportunities
• Support individuals in becoming more independent, self-advocates, and defining their vision for living a good life
• Encourage and support individuals and their families in maintaining strong partnerships with staff and other interested parties
• Provide training and support to individuals
• Perform hands-on tasks in the program
• Provide transportation, as necessary
• Assess the physical and emotional status of individuals and report changes to supervisor
• Monitor individual funds, as needed
• Maintain records for individuals
• Collect behavior and academic data and maintain progress notes
• Document all information related to incidents, programs, and routine activities in a communication log
• Procure, store, administer, document, and dispose of medication for individuals
• Communicate with and provide information to interested parties
• Participate in all mandated training and staff meetings
• Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulatory policies, procedures, and standards
• Ensure home safety and maintenance as necessary
• Complete various paperwork and logs
• Provide shift coverage, as necessary
• Function as a human rights advocate
• Provide physical intervention and/or First Aid in emergencies
• Serve as a reporter to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission
• Absorb and implement treatment including ISP/PSTPs and clinical programs
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Typical Requirements: One or more years of experience and/or training in a related function encouraged. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Experience may be substituted for academic training.
• Driving Requirements: Driving is required using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. Adequate insurance and a safe driving record are required. A valid driver's license is needed at the time of employment.
• Physical Effort: Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, lift at least 25 pounds, operate a computer and other office equipment, sit, reach, climb stairs, maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways, assist clients with tasks of daily living, speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives.