Residential Counselor – Developmental Disabilities

Vinfen

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

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRoslindale • Massachusetts • United StatesJunior💰 $21 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing individual and group support in residential programs, focusing on enhancing independence, self-advocacy, and quality of life. Proficient in implementing support plans, managing daily living activities, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

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Experience In Residential SupportTraining In Rehabilitative InterventionsValid Driver's LicenseCPR CertificationFirst Aid Certification

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Hard Skills

Daily Living AssistanceBehavioral InterventionCommunity Integration SupportMedication AdministrationData DocumentationActivity PlanningAssistive Technology SupportPhysical Intervention TechniquesSafety ComplianceRecord Keeping

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsEmpathyAdvocacyTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

ComputerCalculatorCopierPrinter

Certifications & Qualifications

CPRFirst AidMAPPBS Tier 1Safety Care

Industry Keywords

Residential ProgramCommunity-Based SupportsSelf-AdvocacyQuality Of LifeRegulatory ComplianceAssistive EquipmentRecreational ActivitiesHuman Rights AdvocacyBehavioral Data CollectionDaily Living Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide individual and group support to people served in a residential program
Teach skills that enhance independence, self-advocacy, and quality of life
Ensure a safe, secure, and clean residential environment
Assist individuals with community integration, friendships, family engagement, and partnerships
Help individuals access community-based supports and resources
Plan recreational and social activities promoting social inclusion and emotional well-being
Support choice-making, self-advocacy, and participation in decisions about supports and lives
Support access to assistive technology and adaptive equipment
Support work, volunteer, and other community engagement opportunities
Provide training and support in rehabilitative and behavioral interventions, fire and safety, appointments, money management, ADLs, shopping, meal planning, cooking, household chores, and generic resources
Perform hands-on tasks to implement support plans
Provide transportation as necessary
Assess physical and emotional status and report changes to the supervisor
Monitor individual funds
Maintain records, collect behavioral and academic data, write progress notes, and document incidents and activities
Procure, store, administer, document, and dispose of medication consistent with MAP requirements, regulations, and company policy
Communicate with program nurses, case managers, Visiting Nurses Association, and other interested parties
Participate in mandated training and staff meetings
Ensure compliance with regulatory policies, procedures, and standards
Maintain home safety and maintenance, including housekeeping, snow shoveling, and trash removal
Complete communication logs, community membership logs, activity schedules, and other paperwork
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
Report to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission when required
Assist in developing, implementing, and documenting treatment, ISP/PSTPs, and clinical programs
Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

One or more years of experience and/or training in a related function encouraged
High school diploma or equivalent required; in some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training
Valid driver's license presented at time of 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
Pass a driver's screening background check
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 tasks 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
MAP required within 150 days of hire
PBS Tier 1 required within 150 days of hire
Safety Care required within 90 days of hire

Benefits

Comp & perks

A fully funded 401(a), employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution
Employee-funded 403(b) plan
Medical, Dental and Vision plans open to employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more
Employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance
Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance for employees who qualify
Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (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