Residential Counselor, Mental Health Services

Vinfen

ACCS Residential Counselor providing direct support to individuals with psychiatric conditions in a residential setting. Fostering independence and improving quality of life.

Posted 5/15/2026part-timeJamaica Plain • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $22 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help orient PS who are new to the residence.
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.
Participate in trainings; attend supervision and staff meetings as requested.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Associate's degree in a human services discipline preferred.
Prior experience working in a human services setting strongly preferred.
Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions.
Must be a least 21 years of age and have held a valid US driver's license for at least 6 months.
Must be able to become CPR and First Aid certified within two weeks of hire.
Knowledge and Skills: Strong commitment to the right and ability of PS to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the resources and supports needed in their community of choice.
Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with PS, families and neighbors.
Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability and gender issues.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional Development
Hiring Events
External Referral Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

medication managementhuman services experiencetrauma-informed careharm reductionculturally competent approachesperson-centered approachesstrengths-based approaches

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationsensitivity to cultural issuesrelationship buildingsupportive interactionscommitment to rights of PS

Certifications

CPR certificationFirst Aid certification