Residential Counselor

Vinfen

. Provide support to persons served in Vinfen settings .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeLowell • Massachusetts • United StatesJunior💰 $19 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 safety and compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Human Services ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationMAP CertificationValid US Driver's License

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Hard Skills

Medication AdministrationCrisis InterventionDaily Living AssistanceBehavioral InterventionsProgress MonitoringDocumenting Treatment PlansMeal PlanningHousekeeping TasksTransportation SupportPhysical Assessment

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsSupportive Behavior ModelingInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

ComputerCalculatorCopierPrinter

Certifications & Qualifications

First AidCPRMAPSafety Care

Industry Keywords

Rehabilitative SupportBehavioral HealthCommunity IntegrationHuman ServicesClient Support

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 supportive 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
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, 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 US driver’s license must be presented at the time of employment
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
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
Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision; ability to adjust focus
First Aid required within two weeks of hire
CPR required within two weeks of hire
MAP required within 150 days of hire
Safety Care required within 90 days of hire