Residential Counselor

Provider Name: VINFEN CORP OF CT
Job Classification: Direct Support Professional 2 Residential
Location(s): Enfield, Manchester, New Britain, Windsor, Windsor Locks
Open Date: 4/17/2025 12:00:00 AM
Close Date: 5/17/2025 12:00:00 AM

Job Description

Residential Counselors have a range of duties include administrating medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MED), implementing treatment plans, and assisting people with activities of daily living, such as household chores and cooking. You also strengthen residents' connection to their community by providing transportation on outings such as shopping and doctor's appointments.

Salary: $20.00 / hour 

Why Vinfen?  We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!


  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
  • 15 days of Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days and 3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more)
  • Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs as well as innovative Student Loan Payment Programs. Employment with Vinfen counts toward your Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
  • Professional Development programs including year-round online training courses and opportunities to earn CEUs
  • Retirement savings programs, including a fully funded, employer sponsored retirement plan and an employee funded 403 (b) plan
  • Company paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
  • $500 -- $1,000+ Employee Referral Bonuses with no annual cap!
  • Other generous benefits including discounted memberships, access to wellness programs and more!

About Us

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers

 

My Vinfen. My Community. My Job.

Job Requirements


  • High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in a Human Services related field is preferred. 
  • Experience working with people with developmental disabilities and/or acquired brain injury strongly preferred.
  • Strong time management and writing skills.
  • All applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least 6 months.
  • All applicants must be able to become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment and MAC certified within 150 days of employment. - Training Provided! 
  • All candidates must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, multi-state background and driving record check

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How to Apply

To apply for this position please visit the following website https://vinfenct.org/