Residential Counselor – Developmental Disabilities

Vinfen

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

Posted 10/7/2026part-timeDorchester • Massachusetts • United StatesJunior💰 $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 support plans, 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

Daily Living Skills SupportBehavioral InterventionsCrisis InterventionMedication AdministrationRecord KeepingAssistive Technology SupportRecreational Activity PlanningCommunity Integration SupportPhysical Intervention TechniquesTransportation Assistance

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationCultural SensitivityEmpathyProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

ComputerCalculatorCopierPrinter

Certifications & Qualifications

CPRFirst AidMAPPBS Tier 1Safety Care

Industry Keywords

Residential ProgramCommunity ParticipationSelf-AdvocacyIndependence EnhancementPersonal ManagementHousehold ManagementCrisis InterventionInterdisciplinary TeamRegulatory 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
Maintain a safe, secure, and clean residential environment
Support community integration, friendships, family engagement, and community participation
Help individuals access community-based support and 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 including rehabilitative and behavioral interventions, appointment scheduling, money management, ADLs, 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 policies
Communicate with program nurses, case managers, Visiting Nurses Association, families, and other interested parties
Participate in mandated training and staff meetings
Ensure compliance with regulatory policies, procedures, and standards
Perform home safety and maintenance tasks including housekeeping, snow shoveling, and trash removal
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 in developing, implementing, and documenting ISP/PSTPs and clinical programs

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 US 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 a 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, 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 assist clients with tasks of daily living
Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives
Ability to operate a computer, calculator, copier, and printer
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
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written formats
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
Knowledge of advocacy, empowerment, self-advocacy, participatory planning, crisis intervention, personal management, and household management techniques
Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues

Benefits

Comp & perks

A fully funded 401(a), employer-sponsored retirement plan requiring 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 qualifying employees
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