Overnight Residential Counselor

Vinfen

. Perform overnight program activities in a community living arrangement .

Posted 9/17/2026part-timeRoslindale • Massachusetts • United StatesJunior💰 $19 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing individual and group support, implementing treatment programs, and maintaining a safe residential environment. Proficient in crisis intervention, daily living skills training, and regulatory compliance.

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Crisis Intervention TechniquesTeaching SkillsDaily Living Skills AssistanceRegulatory ComplianceMedication Administration

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Hard Skills

Behavioral Data CollectionProgress Note WritingHousehold Management SkillsPhysical Personal Management SkillsFire and Safety Training

Soft Skills

Sensitivity to Cultural IssuesCommunication SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

ComputerCalculatorCopierPrinter

Certifications & Qualifications

CPRFirst AidMAPPBS Tier 1Safety Care

Industry Keywords

Community Living ArrangementIndividual Support PlansInterdisciplinary TeamEmpowerment TechniquesSelf-Advocacy Techniques

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform overnight program activities in a community living arrangement
Provide individual and group support to persons served
Teach skills that 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 treatment planning as applicable
Maintain records, collect behavioral and academic data, and write progress notes
Document incidents, programs, and routine activities in communication logs
Train and support persons served with ADLs, personal hygiene, dressing, showering, 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 according to MAP requirements, regulations, and company policy
Attend mandated training and staff meetings and assist with new-staff orientation
Maintain regulatory and policy compliance
Perform housekeeping, snow shoveling, garbage removal, transportation, and other hands-on program tasks
Maintain required staff-to-person-served ratios and provide last-minute coverage
Provide physical intervention and/or first aid during behavioral or medical emergencies
Report to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission as required
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
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
Valid driver's license required at employment
At least 21 years of age
Valid US driver's license maintained for at least six months
Adequate insurance if using a personal vehicle
Safe driving record and ability to 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
Ability 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
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Training and staff meeting participation
Orientation support for new staff
CPR, First Aid, MAP, PBS Tier 1, and Safety Care training/certifications provided or required within specified post-hire periods