Lead Residential Counselor – Developmental Services

Vinfen

Lead Residential Counselor providing support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Empowering individuals in a residential setting to lead fulfilling lives at Vinfen.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeWatertown • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

advocacy techniquesempowerment techniquesself-advocacy techniquesPBS treatment programsadministrative practicescrisis intervention techniqueshousehold management skillspersonal management skillsbehavioral interventionsrehabilitative interventions

Soft Skills

collaborative skillsorganizational skillsproblem solvingcommunication skillssensitivity to cultural issuesgood judgmentparticipatory skillsability to adapttime managementindependence

Tools & Technologies

personal computer applicationsassistive technologyadaptive equipmentclinical paperworkcommunication logactivity schedulestransportation servicescommunity resourcesscheduling softwaredocumentation systems

Certifications & Qualifications

high school diplomaBachelor's degree (preferred)First Aid certificationMAP requirements compliance

Industry Keywords

social inclusioncommunity engagementindividual support plansemotional well-beinghome safetystaff trainingshift managementfamily partnershipsregulatory complianceinterdisciplinary team

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist individuals in the home in becoming fully integrated into their communities, and develop and maintain friendships.
Assist individuals to access community-based support and resources.
Plan recreational and social activities that promote social inclusion and the emotional well being of individuals in support of living a good life.
Empower and support individuals in the home to make choices, be a self advocate, and be fully involved in making decisions in determining the directions of their supports and lives.
Support individuals in the home with access to assistive technology and adaptive equipment as a means to augment communication, access their communities, and generally live more independently.
Supports individual in securing, maintaining and growing in work, volunteer, and other community engagement opportunities.
Support individuals in the home to be more independent, be self-advocates, and make choices that define the direction and their vision for living a good life.
Encourage and support individuals and their involved families in maintaining strong partnership with staff and other interested parties.
Provide administrative support to the Program Director, which may include scheduling staff assignments for shift activities, training new staff, and assist overseeing clinical paperwork.
Function as designated lead staff for all aspects of shift management and clinical programming.
Assist in developing, implementing, and documenting treatment including ISP/PSTPs and clinical programs.
Provide training and support to individuals in the home. This includes rehabilitative interventions, behavioral interventions and monitoring, fire & safety regulations, appointment scheduling, money management, ADLs, grocery shopping, meal planning and cooking, household chores, use of generic resources and other related areas.
Perform hands-on tasks in the program as required in order to facilitate implementation of support plans.
Provide transportation, as necessary.
Assess the physical and emotional status of individuals in the home and report changes to supervisor.
Monitor individual funds, as needed.
Maintain records for individuals in the home. Collect behavior and academic data and maintain progress notes. Document all information related to incidents, programs, and routine activities in a communication log.
Procure, store, administer, document, and dispose of medication for individuals consistent with MAP requirements, funding source regulations, and Company policy.
Communicate with and provide information to interested parties such as program nurse, case managers, and Visiting Nurses Association.
Participate in all mandated training and staff meetings as directed by the supervisor.
Assist with the orientation of new staff.
Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulatory policies, procedures, and standards.
Ensure home safety and maintenance as necessary at all times. This includes general housekeeping, snow shoveling, and trash removal.
Comply with all corporate and divisional policies and procedures, including safe work practices, workers’ compensation, universal precautions, and exposure control.
Complete various paperwork and logs including communication logs, community membership logs, and activity schedules.
Provide shift coverage, as necessary in other homes/programs as assigned by supervisor.
Ensure required shift staff to individual ratio is maintained at all times. Assist Program Director in securing shift coverage, when necessary.
Function as human rights advocate. Provide physical intervention and/or First Aid in the event of behavior or medical emergency. Serve as a reporter to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission.
Perform other related duties, as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
One to two years of experience/training in a related function.
Knowledge and use of advocacy techniques
Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
Knowledge and proven ability to promote family partnerships
Knowledge and proven ability to promote social inclusion in a way that supports individual choices
Knowledge and proven ability to promote ability to implement PBS treatment programs
Knowledge of Administrative practices
Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers, management ,and other stakeholders in the facilitation of supports
Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment
Ability to multi-task in a time sensitive environment
Organizational skills
Demonstrate good judgment
Ability to problem solve and make decisions in stressful situations
Ability to adapt and communicate to a variety individuals through the use of different communication styles
Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues
Participatory skills, collaborative skills, teaching skills
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
High motivation to learn, practice new skills
Consistency in performance
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats
Knowledge and use of advocacy techniques
Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
Knowledge and proven ability to promote family partnerships
Knowledge and proven ability to promote social inclusion in a way that supports individual choices
Knowledge and proven ability to promote ability to implement PBS treatment programs
Knowledge of participatory planning techniques
Knowledge of required physical personal management skills
Knowledge of required household management skills
Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques

Benefits

Comp & perks

A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week): 15 days of Vacation per year
11 Paid Holidays
10 Sick Days per year
3 Personal Days per year
Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
$500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
Other generous benefits including discounted YMCA memberships, access to discounted movie tickets and more!