Awake Overnight Residential Counselor – Mental Health Services

Vinfen

. Provide direct service in a GLE/SIE residential setting .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeSomerville • Massachusetts • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing direct support in residential settings, implementing treatment plans, and administering medication management while fostering a collaborative and culturally competent environment. Capable of assisting individuals with daily living tasks and maintaining safety and operational standards.

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Medication AdministrationCrisis InterventionHuman Services ExperienceCPR CertificationFirst Aid Certification

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Hard Skills

Medication ManagementDaily Living AssistanceDocumentation SkillsQuality ImprovementCrisis Intervention Techniques

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCultural SensitivityCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Computer ApplicationsOffice Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

CPRFirst AidMAP Certification

Industry Keywords

Residential SettingPerson-Centered ApproachHarm ReductionTrauma-Informed CareHuman Rights

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct service in a GLE/SIE residential setting
Help Persons Served overcome barriers to and prepare for independent living
Implement Treatment Plan support interventions as assigned and directed by the Team LPHA Clinician
Administer, document, store, and dispose of medications according to MAP policies, funding source regulations, and company policy
Teach Persons Served medication management
Provide crisis interventions and access on-call backup when needed
Help new residents settle in and support residents who have difficulty sleeping at night
Encourage good sleep habits
Perform day-to-day assignments as directed by the Program Director
Use recovery-oriented, person-centered, harm-reduction, trauma-informed, culturally competent, and strengths-based approaches
Maintain safety, physical site licensing, Human Rights, maintenance, and operational standards
Support meal preparation and physical site maintenance
Encourage social interaction and foster a collaborative, welcoming residential environment
Serve as a resource for neighbors
Participate in trainings, supervision, and staff meetings
Assist with orientation of new staff
Complete required documentation and incident reports
Contribute to quality improvement goals and objectives
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

A high school diploma or equivalent is required
Associate’s degree in a human service discipline preferred
Prior experience working in a human services setting strongly preferred
Bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions are encouraged to apply
Valid US driver's license required at 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
If using a personal vehicle, must possess and maintain adequate insurance and a safe driving record
CPR required within two weeks of hire
First Aid required within two weeks of hire
MAP required within 150 days of hire
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or a two-person lift
Ability to assist Persons Served with tasks of daily living
Ability to remain stationary 50% of the time as needed
Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with Persons Served, staff, and external representatives
Ability to operate a computer and office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, plus ability to adjust focus
Strong commitment to Persons Served living, working, maintaining meaningful relationships, and receiving community resources and supports
Skills to establish supportive, trusting relationships with Persons Served, families, and neighbors
Sensitivity to cultural, religious, ethnic, disability, and gender issues
Ability to balance competing priorities
Ability to make independent judgments and decisions
Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
CPR certification required within two weeks of hire
First Aid certification required within two weeks of hire
MAP certification required within 150 days of hire
Use of a Vinfen van or personal vehicle for work
Equal Opportunity Employer