Residential Counselor – Developmental Disabilities

Vinfen

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

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeDedham • 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 behavioral interventions, maintaining safety standards, and fostering community integration.

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Behavioral Intervention SupportActivities of Daily Living (ADLs)Community IntegrationCPR CertificationFirst Aid Certification

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Hard Skills

Crisis InterventionHousehold ManagementAdvocacy TechniquesParticipatory PlanningMedication AdministrationRecord KeepingTransportation SupportAssistive Technology SupportRecreational Activity PlanningPhysical Personal Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCultural SensitivityTeam CollaborationEmpowerment SkillsProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

ComputerCalculatorCopierPrinter

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMAP CertificationPBS Tier 1 CertificationSafety Care Certification

Industry Keywords

Residential ProgramSelf-AdvocacyCommunity-Based SupportRegulatory ComplianceInterdisciplinary Team

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
Help individuals become integrated into their communities and develop and maintain friendships
Help individuals access community-based support and resources
Plan recreational and social activities promoting inclusion and emotional well-being
Support choice-making, self-advocacy, and participation in decisions about supports and lives
Support access to assistive technology and adaptive equipment
Support work, volunteer, and other community engagement opportunities
Support family partnerships with staff and other interested parties
Provide training and support in behavioral and rehabilitative interventions, safety regulations, appointments, money management, ADLs, shopping, meal planning, cooking, and household chores
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
Maintain records, progress notes, behavior and academic data, communication logs, incident documentation, and activity schedules
Procure, store, administer, document, and dispose of medication in accordance 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 internal and external regulatory policies and standards
Maintain home safety and housekeeping, including 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
Report to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission as required
Assist in developing, implementing, and documenting treatment, 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 encouraged
High school diploma or equivalent required; in some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training
Valid 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
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 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
Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and ability to adjust focus
CPR certification required within two weeks of hire
First Aid certification required within two weeks of hire
MAP certification required within 150 days of hire
PBS Tier 1 certification required within 150 days of hire
Safety Care certification required within 90 days of hire
Knowledge and use of advocacy, empowerment, self-advocacy, participatory planning, crisis intervention, household management, and physical personal management techniques
Ability to promote family partnerships and social inclusion
Ability to implement PBS treatment programs
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