Vinfen

Residential Counselor, Mental Health Services

Vinfen

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Brighton • Massachusetts • United States

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Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • Provide direct service in a GLE/SIE residential setting
  • Help Persons Served (PS) in residence overcome barriers to, and prepare for, living independently
  • Implement PS Treatment Plan support interventions as assigned by Team LPHA Clinician
  • Administer PS medications following Medication Administration Program (MAP) policies and procedures
  • Provide crisis interventions to PS when needed
  • Provide physical site maintenance
  • Ensure a safe, comfortable and clean environment
  • Collaborate with Integrated Team members as needed to address needs of PS
  • Perform day-to-day assignments as directed by the Program Director
  • Use recovery-oriented, person-centered, harm-reduction, trauma-informed, culturally competent and strengths-based approaches with PS
  • Adhere to safety, maintenance, Human Rights and other operational policies and procedures
  • Comply with physical site licensing standards and regulations
  • Teach PS medication management
  • Create opportunities for PS to participate in the smooth operation of the residence, including participating in meal preparation, physical site maintenance, etc.
  • Encourage social interaction between residents and help create a collaborative environment where PS, family, friends, and others important in the lives of PS are welcome, respected and valued
  • Serve as a resource for neighbors
  • Help PS prepare meals
  • Act as an advocate for PS
  • Participate in trainings; attend supervision and staff meetings as requested
  • Assist with the orientation of new staff
  • Complete all required documentation
  • Contribute to program’s quality improvement goals and objectives
  • Help PS use crisis intervention techniques when necessary
  • Support the provision of evidence-based practices and best practices to PS, including Motivational Interviewing; Harm Reduction; Housing First; Stages of Change; Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP); Seeking Safety and Cognitive Behavioral interventions
  • Complete incident documentation as needed
  • Perform physical site maintenance activities following maintenance schedule

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required
  • One to two years of job-specific experience in human services field preferred
  • Bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions are encouraged to apply
  • Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle
  • If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is 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, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months, and 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 PS with tasks of daily living
  • Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed
  • Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility
  • Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with PS, 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

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
medication administrationcrisis interventionevidence-based practicesMotivational InterviewingHarm ReductionHousing FirstStages of ChangeWellness Recovery Action PlansCognitive Behavioral interventionsphysical site maintenance
Soft Skills
advocacycollaborationcommunicationcultural competenceperson-centered approachtrauma-informed carestrengths-based approachsocial interaction facilitationteamworkproblem-solving
Certifications
high school diploma or equivalentvalid driver's license