Residential Counselor

Vinfen

. Provide direct support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in small group residential settings or individual living arrangements.

Posted 9/17/2026part-timeWindsor Locks • Connecticut • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $22 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing direct support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including the development and implementation of treatment plans and behavioral interventions. Proficient in maintaining regulatory compliance, documentation, and effective communication with various stakeholders.

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Direct Support ExperienceTreatment Plan DevelopmentCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCrisis Intervention Techniques

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Hard Skills

Behavioral InterventionActivities of Daily Living AssistanceMedication AdministrationData DocumentationPhysical Intervention Techniques

Soft Skills

Advocacy SkillsCollaborative SkillsTeaching SkillsCultural SensitivityCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health RecordMicrosoft OutlookCalculatorCopierPrinter

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSafety Care Certification

Industry Keywords

Intellectual DisabilitiesDevelopmental DisabilitiesCommunity IntegrationRegulatory ComplianceCrisis Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in small group residential settings or individual living arrangements.
Develop, implement, and document treatment, including ISP/IPs and clinical programs.
Provide rehabilitative and behavioral interventions and support with fire and safety regulations, appointment scheduling, money management, activities of daily living, grocery shopping, meal planning, cooking, and household chores.
Perform hands-on program tasks to implement support plans.
Support community integration through community-based services, recreational and social activities, outings, community travel, church activities, celebrations, and shopping.
Provide transportation as necessary.
Assess residents’ physical and emotional status and report changes to the supervisor.
Monitor residents’ funds as needed.
Maintain records, collect behavior and academic data, write progress notes, enter information into an electronic health record, and document incidents and activities in communication logs.
Store, administer, document, and dispose of medication according to MAC requirements, funding regulations, and company policy.
Communicate with nurses, funding agencies, case managers, service providers, physicians, and other interested parties.
Attend mandated training and staff meetings; assist with new-staff orientation; ensure regulatory compliance.
Maintain program site safety and upkeep, including housekeeping, lawn mowing, snow shoveling, and garbage removal.
Complete paperwork, logs, and online data records.
Maintain required staff-to-consumer ratios and provide last-minute coverage as required.
Act as a human rights advocate and provide physical intervention or first aid during behavioral or medical emergencies.
Maintain required certifications, respond to work emails, and follow Vinfen administrative policies.
Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least one year of experience and/or training in a related function is preferred.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Valid driver's license required at time of employment.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months.
Must pass a driver's screening background check.
Adequate insurance and a safe driving record required if using a personal vehicle.
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 activities of daily living.
Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives.
Required close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, plus ability to adjust focus.
CPR certification required within two weeks of hire.
First Aid certification required within two weeks of hire.
MAC follows Connecticut guidelines.
Safety Care certification required within two weeks of hire.
Knowledge and use of advocacy, communication, empowerment, self-advocacy, participatory planning, personal management, household management, and crisis intervention techniques.
Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues.
Participatory, collaborative, and teaching skills.
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

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Social Impact Vinfen is a nonprofit health and human services organization founded in 1977 that provides community-based supports and programs for people with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, autism, and behavioral health challenges. Operating more than 500 locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, Vinfen offers evidence-based services including recovery and habilitation programs, supported living, education and employment supports, clinical and peer services, and crisis response, serving roughly 14,000 people per year. The organization emphasizes advocacy, resiliency, and self-determination and engages the community through partnerships, volunteering, events, and fundraising. Residential Counselor 🔥 47 minutes ago 🏢 Windsor Locks – Onsite 💵 $22 / hour ⏱ Part Time 🟠 Senior 🔴 Lead 🛋️ Counselor 👻 Ghost score 10% Apply Now Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Provide direct support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in small group residential settings or individual living arrangements.
Develop, implement, and document treatment, including ISP/IPs and clinical programs.
Provide rehabilitative and behavioral interventions and support with fire and safety regulations, appointment scheduling, money management, activities of daily living, grocery shopping, meal planning, cooking, and household chores.
Perform hands-on program tasks to implement support plans.
Support community integration through community-based services, recreational and social activities, outings, community travel, church activities, celebrations, and shopping.
Provide transportation as necessary.
Assess residents’ physical and emotional status and report changes to the supervisor.
Monitor residents’ funds as needed.
Maintain records, collect behavior and academic data, write progress notes, enter information into an electronic health record, and document incidents and activities in communication logs.
Store, administer, document, and dispose of medication according to MAC requirements, funding regulations, and company policy.
Communicate with nurses, funding agencies, case managers, service providers, physicians, and other interested parties.
Attend mandated training and staff meetings; assist with new-staff orientation; ensure regulatory compliance.
Maintain program site safety and upkeep, including housekeeping, lawn mowing, snow shoveling, and garbage removal.
Complete paperwork, logs, and online data records.
Maintain required staff-to-consumer ratios and provide last-minute coverage as required.
Act as a human rights advocate and provide physical intervention or first aid during behavioral or medical emergencies.
Maintain required certifications, respond to work emails, and follow Vinfen administrative policies.
Perform other related duties as required. 🎯 Requirements
At least one year of experience and/or training in a related function is preferred.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Valid driver's license required at time of employment.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months.
Must pass a driver's screening background check.
Adequate insurance and a safe driving record required if using a personal vehicle.
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 activities of daily living.
Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives.
Required close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, plus ability to adjust focus.
CPR certification required within two weeks of hire.
First Aid certification required within two weeks of hire.
MAC follows Connecticut guidelines.
Safety Care certification required within two weeks of hire.
Knowledge and use of advocacy, communication, empowerment, self-advocacy, participatory planning, personal management, household management, and crisis intervention techniques.
Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues.
Participatory, collaborative, and teaching skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
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