Residential Counselor

Vinfen

Residential Counselor providing support to individuals with intellectual disabilities and promoting their independence. Engage with families and communities to enhance quality of life.

Posted 5/15/2026part-timeBloomfield • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $21 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a small group residential setting or an individual living arrangement.
Work together with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform their lives.
Assist in developing, implementing, and documenting treatment, including ISP/IPs and clinical programs.
Provide training and support to persons served.
Assist individuals in becoming fully integrated into their communities.
Plan recreational and social activities to promote the emotional well-being of persons served and improve quality of life.
Assess residents’ physical and emotional status, and report changes to supervisor.
Maintain records for persons served. Collect behavior and academic data and maintain progress notes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 MED certified within 150 days of employment.
All candidates must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, multi-state background and driving record check.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional Development
Hiring Events
External Referral Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

treatment documentationISP/IP developmentclinical program implementationbehavior data collectionacademic data maintenance

Soft Skills

time managementwriting skillsinterpersonal skillsemotional supportcommunity integration

Certifications

CPR certificationFirst Aid certificationMED certification