Residential Counselor

Vinfen

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

Posted 10/16/2026part-timeRocky Hill • 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, conducting behavioral interventions, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Proficient in maintaining electronic health records and advocating for clients' rights while fostering community integration.

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Direct Support ExperienceTreatment Plan DevelopmentMedication AdministrationCPR CertificationMAC Certification

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Hard Skills

Activities Of Daily Living SupportBehavioral Intervention TechniquesCrisis InterventionRecord KeepingData CollectionPhysical Management TechniquesHousehold ManagementAppointment SchedulingMoney ManagementTransportation Provision

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaborative SkillsTeaching SkillsSensitivity To Cultural IssuesAdvocacy Skills

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health RecordMicrosoft OutlookCalculatorCopierPrinter

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMAC CertificationSafety Care Certification

Industry Keywords

Intellectual DisabilitiesDevelopmental DisabilitiesCommunity IntegrationRegulatory ComplianceInterdisciplinary Team

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 training, rehabilitative and behavioral interventions, monitoring, and support with ADLs
Assist with appointment scheduling, money management, grocery shopping, meal planning and cooking, household chores, and other daily activities
Support community integration through recreational and social activities, outings, community travel, church activities, shopping, and other activities
Provide transportation as necessary
Assess residents' physical and emotional status and report changes to the supervisor
Monitor residents' funds as needed
Maintain records, collect behavioral and academic data, write progress notes, update electronic health records, and document incidents and activities
Store, administer, document, and dispose of medication according to MAC requirements, 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 orienting new staff
Ensure regulatory compliance, program safety, site 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 when required
Act as a human rights advocate and provide physical intervention or first aid during emergencies
Maintain certifications, respond to work emails, and follow Vinfen 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 employment; safe driving record and adequate insurance required when using a personal vehicle
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
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, and perform physically active duties
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 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 required within two weeks of hire
First Aid required within two weeks of hire
MAC certification following Connecticut guidelines
Safety Care required within two weeks of hire
Knowledge of advocacy, communication, empowerment, self-advocacy, participatory planning, physical 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