Residential Counselor

Vinfen

. Provide direct support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential settings .

Posted 9/23/2026part-timeWindsor • Connecticut • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $22 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing direct support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including developing and implementing treatment plans, monitoring residents, and facilitating community integration. Proficient in maintaining accurate records and communication with healthcare professionals while ensuring safety and compliance with relevant certifications.

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Direct Support ExperienceTreatment Plan DevelopmentCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMAC Certification

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Hard Skills

Behavioral InterventionActivities of Daily Living AssistanceData CollectionMedication AdministrationRecord Keeping

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationAdvocacyCrisis Intervention

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health RecordMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMAC CertificationSafety Care Certification

Industry Keywords

Intellectual DisabilitiesDevelopmental DisabilitiesCommunity ResourcesRehabilitative InterventionsHousehold Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential settings
Assist with developing, implementing, and documenting treatment plans, ISP/IPs, and clinical programs
Provide rehabilitative and behavioral interventions and monitor residents
Support activities of daily living, household chores, grocery shopping, meal planning, and cooking
Schedule appointments and assist with money management
Plan recreational and social activities, outings, community travel, and other activities
Help individuals integrate into their communities and access community resources
Provide transportation as necessary
Assess residents’ physical and emotional status and report changes to supervisors
Monitor residents’ funds as needed
Maintain records, progress notes, communication logs, and electronic health records
Collect behavior and academic data
Store, administer, document, and dispose of medication according to MAC requirements and policies
Communicate with nurses, funding agencies, case managers, service providers, physicians, and other interested parties
Participate in mandated training and staff meetings and assist with new staff orientation
Ensure program site safety, maintenance, housekeeping, lawn mowing, snow shoveling, and garbage removal
Complete paperwork, logs, timesheets, and online data records
Maintain required staff-to-consumer ratios and provide last-minute coverage
Serve as a human rights advocate and provide physical intervention or first aid during emergencies
Review and respond to work emails and follow administrative policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

A high school diploma or equivalent is required
At least one year of experience and/or training in a related function is preferred
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 and safe driving record if using a personal vehicle
Must pass a driver's screening background check
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 and office equipment
Ability to assist clients with activities of daily living
Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives
CPR certification required within two weeks of hire
First Aid certification required within two weeks of hire
MAC certification following Connecticut guidelines
Safety Care certification required within two weeks of hire
Knowledge of advocacy, empowerment, self-advocacy, participatory planning, crisis intervention, household management, and personal management techniques
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
Ability to learn and use Microsoft Outlook and an electronic health record

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 employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more
Employer contribution toward 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