Lead Residential Counselor (Developmental Services)

Overview

Support management in their administrative role to ensure a high quality service environment. Assume the responsibilities of shift lead staff to ensure supports are delivered as designed. Provide individual and group support to persons served in their home. Teach skills to enhance independence and self-advocacy, and support choices that contribute to living a good and meaningful 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.

Responsibilities

 

Summary:

Support management in their administrative role to ensure a high quality service environment. Assumethe responsibilities of shift lead staff to ensure supports are delivered as designed. Provide individualand group support to persons served in their home. Teach skills to enhance independence and selfadvocacy,and support choices that contribute to living a good and meaningful life. Ensure a safe,secure, and clean residential environment. Assist individuals in becoming full participants in theircommunities, develop and maintain friendships and strengthen family engagement and partnerships.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listedbelow:

• Assist individuals in the home in becoming fully integrated into their communities, and developand maintain friendships.• Assist individuals to access community-based support and resources.• Plan recreational and social activities that promote social inclusion and the emotional well beingof individuals in support of living a good life.• Empower and support individuals in the home to make choices, be a self advocate, and be fullyinvolved in making decisions in determining the directions of their supports and lives.• Support individuals in the home with access to assistive technology and adaptive equipment as ameans to augment communication, access their communities, and generally live moreindependently.• Supports individual in securing, maintaining and growing in work, volunteer, and othercommunity engagement opportunities.• Support individuals in the home to be more independent, be self-advocates, and make choicesthat define the direction and their vision for living a good life.• Encourage and support individuals and their involved families in maintaining strong partnershipwith staff and other interested parties.• Provide administrative support to the Program Director, which may include scheduling staffassignments for shift activities, training new staff, and assist overseeing clinical paperwork.• Function as designated lead staff for all aspects of shift management and clinical programming.• Assist in developing, implementing, and documenting treatment including ISP/PSTPs and clinicalprograms.• Provide training and support to individuals in the home. This includes rehabilitativeinterventions, behavioral interventions and monitoring, fire & safety regulations, appointmentscheduling, money management, ADLs, grocery shopping, meal planning and cooking,household chores, use of generic resources and other related areas.• Perform hands-on tasks in the program as required in order to facilitate implementation ofsupport plans.• Provide transportation, as necessary.• Assess the physical and emotional status of individuals in the home and report changes tosupervisor.• Monitor individual funds, as needed.• Maintain records for individuals in the home. Collect behavior and academic data and maintainprogress notes. Document all information related to incidents, programs, and routine activitiesin a communication log.• Procure, store, administer, document, and dispose of medication for individuals consistent withMAP requirements, funding source regulations, and Company policy.• Communicate with and provide information to interested parties such as program nurse, casemanagers, and Visiting Nurses Association.• Participate in all mandated training and staff meetings as directed by the supervisor.• Assist with the orientation of new staff.• Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulatory policies, procedures, and standards.• Ensure home safety and maintenance as necessary at all times. This includes generalhousekeeping, snow shoveling, and trash removal.• Comply with all corporate and divisional policies and procedures, including safe work practices,workers’ compensation, universal precautions, and exposure control.• Complete various paperwork and logs including communication logs, community membershiplogs, and activity schedules.• Provide shift coverage, as necessary in other homes/programs as assigned by supervisor.• Ensure required shift staff to individual ratio is maintained at all times. Assist Program Directorin securing shift coverage, when necessary.• Function as human rights advocate. Provide physical intervention and/or First Aid in the event ofbehavior or medical emergency. Serve as a reporter to the Disabled Persons ProtectionsCommission.• Perform other related duties, as required.

About Vinfen

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers.

 

My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.

 

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.

Qualifications

Typical Requirements:One to two years of experience/training in a related function. 

Preferred /Required Education:A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.

Driving Requirements:Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.

Physical Effort:Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways.

Ability to assist clients with tasks of daily living.

Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed. Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility.

Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

Required Certifications:CPR required within two weeks of hireFirst Aid required within two weeks of hireMAP required within 150 days of hireSafety Care required within 90 days of hirePositive Behavioral Supports Tier II required prior to hireNET required

Pay Range

USD $25.88 - USD $25.88 /Hr.