Residential Counselor
Vinfen
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Middletown • Connecticut • United States
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Salary
💰 $21 per hour
About the role
- Provides direct support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a small group residential setting or individual living arrangement.
- Work together with the people served, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform lives by building independence skills or increasing each person's quality of life.
- Administrative tasks include medication administration under the Medication Administration Plan (MAC), implementing treatment plans, and assisting individuals with activities of daily living, such as household chores and cooking.
- Strengthen residents' connection to their community by providing transportation on outings such as shopping and doctor's appointments.
Requirements
- At least one year of experience and/or training in a related function is preferred.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle.
- Must possess and maintain adequate insurance.
- Maintain a safe driving record, subject to annual checks.
- A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment.
- Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position.
- Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift.
- Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer.
- Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways.
- Ability to assist clients with tasks of daily living.
- Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Benefits
- Professional Development
- Hiring Events
- External Referral Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
medication administrationtreatment plan implementationactivities of daily living assistancelifting techniquesdrivingcomputer operationoffice equipment operation
Soft Skills
communicationinterpersonal skillsteamworkproblem-solvingadaptabilityphysical stamina
Certifications
valid driver's licenseinsurance maintenance