Awake Overnight Residential Counselor, Mental Health Services

Vinfen

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

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $21 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing direct support in residential settings, implementing treatment plans, and administering medications according to established policies. Proficient in crisis intervention, promoting independent living, and fostering a safe and supportive environment for residents.

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Crisis InterventionMedication AdministrationHuman Services ExperienceBilingual/Bicultural CommunicationCPR and First Aid Certification

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Hard Skills

Medication ManagementActivities of Daily Living SupportPhysical Site MaintenanceDocumentation and ReportingComputer Proficiency

Soft Skills

Cultural SensitivityCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationIndependent Decision-MakingCompassionate Support

Tools & Technologies

Computer ApplicationsCalculatorCopierPrinter

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMAP Certification

Industry Keywords

Person-Centered ApproachTrauma-Informed CareHarm ReductionResidential SupportQuality Improvement

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.
Administer, document, store, and dispose of medications according to MAP policies, regulations, and company policy.
Provide crisis interventions and access on-call backup when needed.
Help new residents settle in and support residents who have difficulty sleeping.
Encourage healthy sleep habits and social interaction among residents.
Perform day-to-day assignments directed by the Program Director.
Use recovery-oriented, person-centered, harm-reduction, trauma-informed, culturally competent, and strengths-based approaches.
Maintain a safe, comfortable, clean residential environment.
Follow safety, maintenance, Human Rights, licensing, and operational policies.
Create opportunities for residents to participate in meal preparation and site maintenance.
Help residents prepare meals and teach medication management.
Participate in trainings, supervision, and staff meetings.
Assist with orientation of new staff.
Complete required and incident documentation.
Contribute to quality improvement goals and objectives.
Perform scheduled physical site maintenance and other assigned duties.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
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.
Driving is required using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle.
Personal-vehicle drivers must maintain adequate insurance and a safe driving record.
A valid US 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, and perform physically active work.
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 Persons Served with activities of daily living.
Ability to communicate with Persons Served, staff, and external representatives.
CPR required within two weeks of hire.
First Aid required within two weeks of hire.
MAP required within 150 days of hire.
Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment.
Ability to balance competing priorities and make independent judgments and decisions.
Ability to work professionally and confidentially.
Sensitivity to cultural, religious, ethnic, disability, and gender issues.

Benefits

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Social Impact Vinfen is a nonprofit health and human services organization founded in 1977 that provides community-based supports and programs for people with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, autism, and behavioral health challenges. Operating more than 500 locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, Vinfen offers evidence-based services including recovery and habilitation programs, supported living, education and employment supports, clinical and peer services, and crisis response, serving roughly 14,000 people per year. The organization emphasizes advocacy, resiliency, and self-determination and engages the community through partnerships, volunteering, events, and fundraising. Awake Overnight Residential Counselor, Mental Health Services 🔥 1 hour ago 🏢 Cambridge – Onsite 💵 $20 / hour ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 🔴 Lead 🛋️ Counselor 👻 Ghost score 10% Apply Now Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
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.
Administer, document, store, and dispose of medications according to MAP policies, regulations, and company policy.
Provide crisis interventions and access on-call backup when needed.
Help new residents settle in and support residents who have difficulty sleeping.
Encourage healthy sleep habits and social interaction among residents.
Perform day-to-day assignments directed by the Program Director.
Use recovery-oriented, person-centered, harm-reduction, trauma-informed, culturally competent, and strengths-based approaches.
Maintain a safe, comfortable, clean residential environment.
Follow safety, maintenance, Human Rights, licensing, and operational policies.
Create opportunities for residents to participate in meal preparation and site maintenance.
Help residents prepare meals and teach medication management.
Participate in trainings, supervision, and staff meetings.
Assist with orientation of new staff.
Complete required and incident documentation.
Contribute to quality improvement goals and objectives.
Perform scheduled physical site maintenance and other assigned duties. 🎯 Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
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.
Driving is required using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle.
Personal-vehicle drivers must maintain adequate insurance and a safe driving record.
A valid US 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, and perform physically active work.
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 Persons Served with activities of daily living.
Ability to communicate with Persons Served, staff, and external representatives.
CPR required within two weeks of hire.
First Aid required within two weeks of hire.
MAP required within 150 days of hire.
Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment.
Ability to balance competing priorities and make independent judgments and decisions.
Ability to work professionally and confidentially.
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