Residential Counselor, Developmental Disabilities

Vinfen

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

Posted 10/30/2026part-timeWatertown • 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 treatment plans, managing daily living activities, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

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Experience In Residential SupportKnowledge Of Advocacy TechniquesCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMAP Certification

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Hard Skills

Activities Of Daily LivingBehavioral InterventionsCrisis InterventionHousehold ManagementTransportation SupportRecord KeepingMedication AdministrationCommunity IntegrationRecreational PlanningAssistive Technology Access

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationEmpowerment SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

ComputerCalculatorCopierPrinter

Certifications & Qualifications

CPRFirst AidMAPPBS Tier 1Safety Care

Industry Keywords

Residential ProgramSelf-AdvocacyCommunity-Based SupportRegulatory 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, and quality of life
Ensure a safe, secure, and clean residential environment
Help individuals become integrated into their communities and develop and maintain friendships
Assist individuals in accessing community-based support and resources
Plan recreational and social activities promoting social inclusion and emotional well-being
Support individuals in making choices and determining the direction of their supports and lives
Provide access to assistive technology and adaptive equipment
Support work, volunteer, and other community engagement opportunities
Encourage strong partnerships among individuals, families, staff, and other interested parties
Provide training and support in rehabilitative and behavioral interventions, fire and safety regulations, appointment scheduling, 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, collect behavior and academic data, maintain progress notes, and document incidents and routine activities
Procure, store, administer, document, and dispose of medication consistent with MAP requirements, regulations, and company policy
Communicate with program nurses, case managers, and Visiting Nurses Association representatives
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
Complete communication logs, community membership logs, and activity schedules
Provide shift coverage in other homes or programs as assigned
Function as a human rights advocate and provide physical intervention or First Aid during behavioral or medical emergencies
Serve as a reporter to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission
Assist in developing, implementing, and documenting treatment, including 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 are encouraged
A high school diploma or equivalent is required
In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training
Driving is required using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle
Personal vehicle users must possess and maintain adequate insurance and a safe driving record
Valid US driver's license required at time of employment
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, and climb
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
Specific vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, 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, and household management techniques
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written formats

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