Per Diem Residential Counselor, Mental Health Services

Vinfen

. Provide support to persons served in Vinfen settings .

Posted 9/22/2026part-timeAllston • Massachusetts • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to provide support and teach skills that enhance independence and quality of life for individuals in a human services setting. Proficient in crisis intervention, documentation of interventions, and maintaining safety and compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Crisis Intervention TechniquesFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationMAP CertificationHousehold Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Documentation of InterventionsTeaching SkillsDaily Living AssistanceBehavioral InterventionsPhysical Personal Management Skills

Soft Skills

Sensitivity to Cultural IssuesAbility to Work IndependentlyAbility to Communicate Effectively

Tools & Technologies

ComputerCalculatorCopierPrinter

Certifications & Qualifications

First Aid CertificationCPR CertificationMAP Certification

Industry Keywords

Human ServicesAdvocacy TechniquesEmpowerment TechniquesCommunity IntegrationSafety and Maintenance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide support to persons served in Vinfen settings
Teach skills that enhance independence and quality of life
Assist in developing, implementing, and documenting individual treatment support plans
Provide rehabilitative and behavioral interventions and monitoring
Schedule appointments and monitor progress
Provide transportation and other related support
Model and support behaviors and help persons served integrate into their communities
Assess physical and emotional status and report changes to a supervisor
Ensure program site safety and maintenance
Oversee and participate in daily living and cleaning tasks, including cooking, meal planning, grocery shopping, housekeeping, lawn mowing, snow shoveling, and garbage removal
Store, administer, document, and dispose of medication consistent with MAP requirements, funding regulations, and company policy
Complete communication logs, community membership logs, chore schedules, timesheets, and application forms
Perform crisis intervention as needed
Provide current contact information to the Relief Pool Coordinator or Human Resources staff
Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

One to three months experience in a human services setting
In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training
A high school diploma or equivalent is required
A valid driver’s license must be presented at the time of employment if driving
Must be at least 21 years of age if driving
Must have maintained a valid US driver’s license for at least six months if driving
Must pass a driver’s screening background check if driving
Must maintain a safe driving record if driving
Must possess and maintain adequate insurance if using a personal vehicle
Knowledge and use of advocacy techniques
Knowledge and use of different communication styles
Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
Knowledge of required physical personal management skills
Knowledge of required household management skills
Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues
Teaching skills
Ability to document interventions
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
Ability to provide role model behaviors
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb
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 sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways
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
First Aid certification required within two weeks of hire
CPR certification required within two weeks of hire
MAP certification required within 150 days of hire

Benefits

Comp & perks

Per diem employment arrangement
Equal Opportunity Employer commitment