Residential Counselor – Developmental Disabilities

Vinfen

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

Posted 10/22/2026part-timeJamaica Plain • 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 behavioral interventions, managing medication, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

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Behavioral InterventionMedication AdministrationCommunity Integration SupportDaily Living Skills AssistanceCrisis Intervention

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Hard Skills

Behavioral Intervention TechniquesMedication AdministrationDaily Living Skills TrainingCrisis InterventionHousehold ManagementCommunity Resource AccessRecreational Activity PlanningRecord KeepingTransportation AssistanceAssistive Technology Support

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationAdvocacy SkillsEmpowerment TechniquesInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

ComputerCalculatorCopierPrinter

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMAP CertificationPBS Tier 1 CertificationSafety Care Certification

Industry Keywords

Residential Program SupportCommunity EngagementSelf-AdvocacyIndependence SkillsRegulatory ComplianceHuman Rights AdvocacyInterdisciplinary TeamworkBehavioral Support PlansCrisis ManagementSafety Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide individual and group support to persons 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 partnerships
Assist individuals in accessing community-based supports and resources
Plan recreational and social activities promoting social inclusion and emotional well-being
Support access to assistive technology and adaptive equipment
Support work, volunteer, and community engagement opportunities
Provide training and support involving behavioral and rehabilitative interventions, fire and safety regulations, appointment scheduling, money management, activities of daily living, 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, and activity schedules
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 perform 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
Serve as a reporter to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission
Assist in 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 encouraged
High school diploma or equivalent required; in some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training
Valid driver's license required 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
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 tasks of daily living
Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives
Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision; 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