Residential Counselor – Developmental Disabilities

Vinfen

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

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRoslindale • 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 behavioral interventions, managing daily living activities, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

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Behavioral Intervention TrainingActivities of Daily Living SupportCommunity Integration FacilitationMedication Administration ProceduresCrisis Intervention Techniques

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Hard Skills

Behavioral InterventionActivities of Daily LivingMedication AdministrationCrisis InterventionHousehold ManagementCommunity Resource AccessAssistive Technology SupportRecreational Activity PlanningRecord KeepingPhysical Management Techniques

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCultural SensitivityTeam CollaborationEmpowerment AdvocacyDecision-Making Support

Tools & Technologies

ComputerCalculatorCopierPrinter

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMAP CertificationPBS Tier 1 CertificationSafety Care Certification

Industry Keywords

Residential Program SupportCommunity ParticipationIndividual Support PlansHuman Rights AdvocacyCrisis Management

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
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, decision-making, and individualized visions for a meaningful life
Provide training in behavioral interventions, fire and safety, appointments, money management, activities of daily living, shopping, cooking, and household chores
Support use of assistive technology and adaptive equipment
Support employment, volunteer, and community engagement opportunities
Perform hands-on tasks required 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, incident documentation, and communication logs
Procure, store, administer, document, and dispose of medication consistent with MAP requirements and applicable 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, corporate, and divisional policies and procedures
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 emergencies
Report to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission as required
Assist with developing, implementing, and documenting 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 US driver's license presented 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
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 activities 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
Knowledge of advocacy, empowerment, self-advocacy, participatory planning, crisis intervention, physical personal management, and household management techniques
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written formats
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