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, quality of life, and self-advocacy. Proficient in implementing support plans, managing medication, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

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Residential Program SupportAssistive Technology AccessMedication AdministrationCPR CertificationFirst Aid Certification

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Hard Skills

Daily Living AssistanceBehavioral InterventionsCommunity IntegrationRecreational Activity PlanningRecord KeepingPhysical Intervention TechniquesSafety ComplianceTransportation SupportClient AssessmentHousekeeping

Soft Skills

CommunicationEmpathyTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingAdvocacy

Tools & Technologies

ComputerCalculatorCopierPrinter

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseMAP CertificationPBS Tier 1 CertificationSafety Care Certification

Industry Keywords

Residential SupportCommunity-Based ResourcesSelf-AdvocacyEmotional Well-BeingHuman 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, quality of life, and self-advocacy
Maintain a safe, secure, and clean residential environment
Help individuals become integrated into their communities and develop and maintain friendships
Assist with community-based supports and resources
Plan recreational and social activities promoting social inclusion and emotional well-being
Support informed choices and participation in decisions about services and lives
Provide access to assistive technology and adaptive equipment
Support work, volunteer, and community engagement opportunities
Provide training and support involving rehabilitative and behavioral interventions, fire and safety, appointments, money management, activities of daily living, shopping, cooking, chores, and generic resources
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 and 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 regulations
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
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 behavioral or medical 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 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
Valid driver's license presented at time of employment
At least 21 years of age
Maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months
Ability to 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 assist clients with tasks of daily living
Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives
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

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