Residential Counselor, Developmental Disabilities

Vinfen

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

Posted 9/22/2026part-timeWatertown • Massachusetts • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $21 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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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 behavioral interventions, managing daily living activities, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

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Behavioral Intervention SupportActivities of Daily Living AssistanceCrisis Intervention KnowledgeAdvocacy and Empowerment SkillsFirst Aid and CPR Certification

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Hard Skills

Assistive Technology SupportHousehold ManagementCommunity Integration PlanningMedication AdministrationRecord Keeping and DocumentationRecreational Activity PlanningTransportation ProvisionPhysical Intervention TechniquesInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationCommunication Techniques

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationEmpathy and CompassionTeamworkProblem-SolvingIndependence and Initiative

Tools & Technologies

ComputerCalculatorCopierPrinter

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMAP CertificationPBS Tier 1 CertificationSafety Care Certification

Industry Keywords

Residential Program SupportCommunity-Based ResourcesSelf-AdvocacyQuality of Life EnhancementRegulatory Compliance

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
Maintain a safe, secure, and clean residential environment
Support community integration, friendships, family engagement, and community participation
Help individuals access community-based supports and resources
Plan recreational and social activities promoting inclusion and emotional well-being
Support choices and participation in decisions about services and personal goals
Assist with assistive technology and adaptive equipment
Support work, volunteer, and other community engagement opportunities
Provide training and support with behavioral and rehabilitative interventions, fire safety, appointments, money management, activities of daily living, shopping, meal planning, cooking, and household chores
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, progress notes, behavior and academic data, communication logs, incident documentation, and activity schedules
Procure, store, administer, document, and dispose of medication consistent with MAP requirements and policy
Communicate with program nurses, case managers, the 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 perform housekeeping, snow shoveling, and trash removal
Provide shift coverage in other homes or programs as assigned
Serve 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

One or more years of experience and/or training in a related function preferred
High school diploma or equivalent required; in some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training
Valid driver's license required at 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
Ability to pass a driver's screening background check
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, sit, reach, and maneuver through narrow spaces
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or a two-person lift
Ability to assist persons served with activities of daily living
Ability to operate a computer, calculator, copier, and printer
Ability to speak, hear, and communicate effectively with persons served, staff, and external representatives
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
Knowledge of advocacy, empowerment, self-advocacy, participatory planning, household management, crisis intervention, and communication techniques
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written formats
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

Part-time schedule
Training and professional development, including mandated training
CPR certification provided/required within two weeks of hire
First Aid certification provided/required within two weeks of hire
MAP certification provided/required within 150 days of hire
PBS Tier 1 certification provided/required within 150 days of hire
Safety Care certification provided/required within 90 days of hire
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