Residential Counselor – Developmental Disabilities

Vinfen

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

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeBraintree • 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 daily living activities, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

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Behavioral Intervention TrainingActivities of Daily Living (ADLs)Medication Administration Procedures (MAP)Crisis Intervention TechniquesCommunity Integration Support

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Hard Skills

Behavioral InterventionDaily Living Skills SupportCommunity EngagementRecord KeepingMedication ManagementAssistive Technology AccessRecreational Activity PlanningPhysical Assistance TechniquesCrisis ManagementHousehold Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityEmpathyConfidentiality

Tools & Technologies

ComputerCalculatorCopierPrinter

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMAP CertificationPBS Tier 1 CertificationSafety Care Certification

Industry Keywords

Self-AdvocacyEmpowermentParticipatory PlanningCrisis InterventionInterdisciplinary Teamwork

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
Assist individuals with community integration, friendships, family engagement, and community-based resources
Plan recreational and social activities promoting social inclusion and emotional well-being
Support individual choice-making and participation in decisions about services and lives
Provide access to assistive technology and adaptive equipment
Support employment, volunteer, and other community engagement opportunities
Provide training and support in behavioral interventions, fire and safety, appointments, money management, ADLs, 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, 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 nurses, case managers, Visiting Nurses Association, families, and other interested parties
Participate in mandated training and staff meetings
Ensure compliance with regulatory policies, procedures, standards, and safe work practices
Maintain home safety and cleanliness, including housekeeping, snow shoveling, and trash removal
Provide shift coverage in other homes or programs as assigned
Act 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
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
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or a two-person lift
Ability to assist clients with activities of daily living
Ability to operate a computer, calculator, copier, and printer
Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and 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 of advocacy, empowerment, self-advocacy, participatory planning, crisis intervention, household management, and physical personal management techniques
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
Ability to adapt and communicate using different communication styles
Ability to work professionally and confidentially
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written formats

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 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