Residential Counselor – Developmental Disabilities

Vinfen

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

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeBeverly • 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 community integration. Proficient in implementing behavioral interventions, managing daily living activities, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

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Experience In Residential SupportKnowledge Of Advocacy TechniquesCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMAP Certification

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Hard Skills

Assistive Technology SupportActivities Of Daily Living (ADLs)Behavioral InterventionsHousehold ManagementCommunity IntegrationRecord KeepingMedication AdministrationCrisis InterventionRecreational PlanningTransportation Assistance

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityEmpathyProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

ComputerCalculatorCopierPrinter

Certifications & Qualifications

CPRFirst AidMAPPBS Tier 1Safety Care

Industry Keywords

Residential ProgramSelf-AdvocacyCommunity ParticipationRegulatory ComplianceHuman Rights Advocacy

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, quality of life, and community participation
Maintain a safe, secure, clean, and well-maintained residential environment
Assist individuals with community integration, friendships, family partnerships, and community-based resources
Plan recreational and social activities promoting inclusion and emotional well-being
Support choice-making, self-advocacy, decision-making, and personal goals
Assist with assistive technology and adaptive equipment
Support work, volunteer, and other community engagement opportunities
Provide training and support including rehabilitative and behavioral interventions, fire and safety, appointment scheduling, 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, behavior and academic data, incident documentation, communication logs, activity schedules, and community membership logs
Procure, store, administer, document, and dispose of medication in accordance with MAP requirements, regulations, and company policy
Communicate with program nurses, case managers, Visiting Nurses Association, families, and other interested parties
Participate in mandated training and staff meetings
Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory policies and standards
Provide shift coverage in other homes/programs as assigned
Function as a human rights advocate and provide physical intervention or First Aid during behavioral or medical emergencies
Report to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission as required
Assist in developing, implementing, and documenting treatment, ISP/PSTPs, and clinical programs
Perform housekeeping, snow shoveling, trash removal, and other related duties

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
Experience may be substituted for academic training in some cases
Valid US driver's license required at employment
At least 21 years of age
Maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months
Adequate insurance and safe driving record if using a personal vehicle
Able to pass a driver's screening background check
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb
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 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
Specific close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision abilities, and 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
Knowledge and use of advocacy, empowerment, self-advocacy, participatory planning, crisis intervention, communication, household management, and physical personal management techniques
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
Ability to adapt and communicate using different communication styles
Ability to work professionally and confidentially
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

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 for eligible 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