Residential Counselor, Brain Injury

Vinfen

. Provide individual and group support to people served in a residential brain injury program.

Posted 10/7/2026part-timeEast Bridgewater • Massachusetts • United StatesJunior💰 $21 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing support for individuals with brain injuries, focusing on enhancing independence, self-advocacy, and quality of life. Proficient in implementing rehabilitation strategies, managing daily living activities, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

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Experience In Residential SupportTraining In Rehabilitation TechniquesCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMAP Certification

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Hard Skills

Daily Living Skills AssistanceBehavioral InterventionMedication AdministrationCommunity Integration SupportRecreational Activity PlanningAssistive Technology SupportRecord KeepingPhysical AssessmentTransportation ProvisionHousekeeping Tasks

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsEmpathyTeam CollaborationProblem-SolvingAdvocacy

Tools & Technologies

ComputerCalculatorCopierPrinter

Certifications & Qualifications

CPRFirst AidMAPPBS Tier 1CBIS Certification

Industry Keywords

Brain Injury ProgramResidential EnvironmentCommunity ResourcesSafety RegulationsHuman Rights Advocacy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide individual and group support to people served in a residential brain injury program.
Teach skills that enhance independence, self-advocacy, and quality of life.
Maintain a safe, secure, clean, and well-maintained residential environment.
Support community integration, friendships, family engagement, and access to community resources.
Plan recreational and social activities promoting inclusion and emotional well-being.
Support access to assistive technology and adaptive equipment.
Support work, volunteer, and other community engagement opportunities.
Provide training and support involving rehabilitation, behavioral interventions, fire and safety, appointments, money management, ADLs, shopping, meal planning, cooking, and household chores.
Perform hands-on tasks and provide transportation as necessary.
Assess physical and emotional status and report changes to the supervisor.
Monitor individual funds and maintain records, progress notes, data, communication logs, and activity schedules.
Procure, store, administer, document, and dispose of medication in accordance with MAP requirements, regulations, and company policy.
Communicate with nurses, case managers, visiting nurses, families, and other interested parties.
Attend mandated training and staff meetings.
Ensure compliance with regulatory policies, procedures, and standards.
Perform housekeeping, snow shoveling, trash removal, and home safety maintenance.
Provide shift coverage in other homes or programs as assigned.
Function as a human rights advocate and provide physical intervention or First Aid during emergencies.
Assist with developing, implementing, and documenting treatment, ISP/PSTPs, and clinical programs.
Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidates with one or more years of experience and/or training in a related function are encouraged to apply.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Valid driver's license required at employment.
At least 21 years of age.
Maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months.
Pass a driver's screening background check.
Adequate insurance and a safe driving record required when 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.
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 assist clients with tasks of daily living.
Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives.
Specific vision abilities including 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.
MAP required within 150 days of hire.
PBS Tier 1 required within 150 days of hire.
Safety Care required within 90 days of hire.
May be asked to obtain CBIS certification (Certified Brain Injury Specialist).