Overview
As an ACCS Residential Counselor, you will provide direct support to people with psychiatric conditions in a residential Group Living Environment designed to foster independence. In your role you will work with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform their lives by building independence skills or increasing each person's quality of life. In this role you will have a range of duties including administering medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP) and assisting people with activities of daily living, such as household chores and cooking. You will work with the Clinical Program Director to implement treatment plans which are recovery-oriented, person-centered, harm-reduction, trauma-informed, culturally competent and strengths-based.
Responsibilities
* Administer medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP).
* Assist people with activities of daily living, including household chores and cooking.
* Collaborate with the Clinical Program Director to implement recovery-oriented, person-centered treatment plans.
Qualifications
* A high school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree in a human services discipline preferred.
* Prior experience in a human services setting preferred.
* Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions.
* Must be at least 21 years old, have a valid US driver's license for at least 6 months, and be able to pass CORI, driving record, employment reference check, and multi-state background check.
* Must become CPR and First Aid certified within two weeks of hire and MAP certified within 150 days of hire.
Pay and Benefits
* Pay Range: USD $23.00 per year
* Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
* Vacation, Holidays, Sick Days and Personal Days; Education Assistance and Tuition Remission; CEUs; Retirement plans; Life, AD&D, LTD; Flexible Spending Accounts
* Employee referral bonuses
About Vinfen
Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization providing community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services promote recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination. Vinfen has 3,200 employees and operates 318 programs in Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information, visit www.vinfen.org/careers.
EEO Statement
Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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