Awake Overnight Residential Counselor

Vinfen

. Responsible for overnight program activities in a community living arrangement.

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeCanton • Massachusetts • United StatesJunior💰 $19 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing individual and group support to enhance independence and quality of life for clients, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining a safe residential environment. Proficient in implementing treatment programs, documenting progress, and conducting safety training.

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CPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMedication Administration Program (MAP)Crisis Intervention TechniquesAbility to Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

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Hard Skills

Behavior Data CollectionTreatment Program ImplementationDocumentation of IncidentsTeaching SkillsHousehold Management Skills

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsSensitivity to Cultural IssuesAbility to Work IndependentlyTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

ComputerCalculatorCopierPrinter

Certifications & Qualifications

CPRFirst AidMedication Administration Program (MAP)PBS Tier 1Safety Care

Industry Keywords

Community Living ArrangementIndividual Support Plans (ISP)Personal Support Training Plans (PSTP)Disabled Persons Protections CommissionRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for overnight program activities in a community living arrangement.
Provide individual and group support to persons served.
Teach skills to enhance independence and quality of life.
Ensure a safe, secure, and clean residential environment.
Assist in implementing treatment programs, including ISP/PSTPs and clinical programs.
Participate in the treatment planning process as needed.
Maintain records, collect behavior and academic data, and maintain progress notes.
Document incidents, programs, and routine activities in a communication log.
Train and support persons served with ADLs including showering, hygiene, dressing, and household chores.
Conduct and document fire and safety training.
Monitor physical and emotional needs and report changes to the supervisor.
Store, administer, document, and dispose of medication consistent with MAP requirements, funding regulations, and company policy.
Participate in mandated training and staff meetings and assist with new-staff orientation.
Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory bodies and company policies.
Perform hands-on program tasks, including housekeeping, snow shoveling, garbage removal, and transportation as necessary.
Maintain required staff-to-person-served ratios and provide last-minute coverage as required.
Provide physical intervention and/or first aid during behavioral or medical emergencies.
Serve as a reporter to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission.
Remain awake, alert, and dressed throughout the entire shift.
Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Three months to one year experience in a related function.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Driving is a requirement using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle.
If using a personal vehicle, must possess and maintain adequate insurance and a safe driving record subject to annual checks.
A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months.
Must pass a driver's screening background check.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways.
Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or a two-person lift.
Ability to operate a computer, calculator, copier, and printer.
Ability to assist clients with tasks of daily living.
Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives.
Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, plus ability to adjust focus.
CPR required within two weeks of hire.
First Aid required within two weeks of hire.
MAP required within 150 days of hire.
PBS Tier 1 required within 150 days of hire.
Safety Care required within 90 days of hire.
Knowledge and use of different communication styles.
Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques.
Knowledge of participatory planning techniques.
Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
Teaching skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues.
Knowledge and use of advocacy techniques.
Knowledge of required physical personal management skills.
Knowledge of required household management skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Responsible for overnight program activities in a community living arrangement.
Provide individual and group support to persons served.
Teach skills to enhance independence and quality of life.
Ensure a safe, secure, and clean residential environment.
Assist in implementing treatment programs, including ISP/PSTPs and clinical programs.
Participate in the treatment planning process as needed.
Maintain records, collect behavior and academic data, and maintain progress notes.
Document incidents, programs, and routine activities in a communication log.
Train and support persons served with ADLs including showering, hygiene, dressing, and household chores.
Conduct and document fire and safety training.
Monitor physical and emotional needs and report changes to the supervisor.
Store, administer, document, and dispose of medication consistent with MAP requirements, funding regulations, and company policy.
Participate in mandated training and staff meetings and assist with new-staff orientation.
Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory bodies and company policies.
Perform hands-on program tasks, including housekeeping, snow shoveling, garbage removal, and transportation as necessary.
Maintain required staff-to-person-served ratios and provide last-minute coverage as required.
Provide physical intervention and/or first aid during behavioral or medical emergencies.
Serve as a reporter to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission.
Remain awake, alert, and dressed throughout the entire shift.
Perform other related duties as required. 🎯 Requirements
Three months to one year experience in a related function.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Driving is a requirement using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle.
If using a personal vehicle, must possess and maintain adequate insurance and a safe driving record subject to annual checks.
A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months.
Must pass a driver's screening background check.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways.
Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or a two-person lift.
Ability to operate a computer, calculator, copier, and printer.
Ability to assist clients with tasks of daily living.
Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives.
Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, plus ability to adjust focus.
CPR required within two weeks of hire.
First Aid required within two weeks of hire.
MAP required within 150 days of hire.
PBS Tier 1 required within 150 days of hire.
Safety Care required within 90 days of hire.
Knowledge and use of different communication styles.
Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques.
Knowledge of participatory planning techniques.
Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
Teaching skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues.
Knowledge and use of advocacy techniques.
Knowledge of required physical personal management skills.
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