Per Diem Residential Counselor, Mental Health Services

Vinfen

. Provide support to persons served in Vinfen settings .

Posted 10/5/2026part-timeHyannis • Massachusetts • United StatesJunior💰 $21 - $24 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to provide support and rehabilitative interventions to enhance the independence and quality of life for individuals in a community setting. Proficient in developing and documenting treatment support plans while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

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Crisis Intervention TechniquesFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationMedication Administration Procedures (MAP)Household Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Behavioral InterventionsDocumentation of InterventionsTeaching SkillsDaily Living AssistancePhysical Personal Management Skills

Soft Skills

Sensitivity to Cultural IssuesAbility to Work IndependentlyTeam CollaborationRole Modeling BehaviorsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

ComputerCalculatorCopierPrinter

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentValid Driver's LicenseFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationMAP Certification

Industry Keywords

Human Services SettingAdvocacy TechniquesEmpowerment TechniquesCommunity IntegrationSafe Work Practices

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 activities, including cooking, meal planning, grocery shopping, housekeeping, lawn mowing, snow shoveling, and garbage removal
Comply with corporate and divisional policies and safe-work practices
Store, administer, document, and dispose of medication according to MAP requirements, 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
A high school diploma or equivalent is required
A valid driver’s license must be presented at the time of employment if driving for Vinfen
Drivers must be at least 21 years of age and have maintained a valid US driver’s license for at least six months
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
First Aid required within two weeks of hire
CPR required within two weeks of hire
MAP required within 150 days of hire
Knowledge and use of advocacy techniques
Knowledge and use of different communication styles
Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
Knowledge of physical personal management skills
Knowledge of 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
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 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 close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and ability to adjust focus

Benefits

Comp & perks

A fully funded 401(a), employer-sponsored retirement plan requiring no employee contribution
Employee-funded 403(b) plan
Medical, Dental and Vision plans for eligible employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more
Employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance
Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance for qualifying employees
Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts for Health and Dependent care
Voluntary Term Life, Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Generous paid time off for employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week