Lead Residential Counselor

The Lead Residential Counselor, provides direct support to people with with behavioral conditions as well as intellectual and developmental disabilities in a small group residential setting or an individual living arrangement. He or she works together with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform their lives by either building independence skills or increasing each person's quality of life. 

The Lead Residential Counselor serves as an experienced resource in developing the overall quality of the program and the skills of the staff. He or she models skills for program staff and assists in ensuring that new staff are properly trained, on-boarded and welcomed into the program.The Lead Residential Counselor has a range of duties include administrating medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAC) implementing treatment plans, and assisting people with activities of daily living. He or she also strengthen residents' connection to their community by providing transportation on outings such as shopping and doctor's appointments.

Schedule: Sun 11am-11pm, Mon 3pm-11pm, Tue 3pm-11pm, Thu 3pm-11pm

Salary: $22.00 / hour (Sign-on Bonus Available) 

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

• Spanish/English bilingual speaker preferred.