Residential Counselor

Vinfen

Residential Counselor providing direct support to individuals with disabilities in a residential setting. Aiming to build independence and enhance quality of life for those served by Vinfen.

Posted 6/7/2026full-timeEnfield • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $21 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides direct support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a small group residential setting or an individual living arrangement.
Works together with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform their lives by either building independence skills or increasing each person's quality of life.
Administers medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAC), implements treatment plans, and assists people with activities of daily living, such as household chores and cooking.
Strengthens residents' connection to their community by providing transportation on outings such as shopping and doctor's appointments.
Develops, implements, and documents treatment, including ISP/IPs and clinical programs.
Provides training and support to persons served, including rehabilitative interventions, behavioral interventions and monitoring, fire & safety regulations, appointment scheduling, money management, ADLs, grocery shopping, meal planning and cooking, household chores and other related areas.
Plans recreational and social activities to promote the emotional well-being of persons served and improve quality of life.
Assesses residents’ physical and emotional status, and reports changes to supervisor.
Maintains records for persons served and communicates with interested parties such as program nurse, funding agency, case managers, other service providers, Visiting Nurses Association nurses, and physicians.
Participates in all mandated training and staff meetings as directed by manager.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least one year of experience and/or training in a related function is preferred.
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 as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks.
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 clients with tasks of daily living.
Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives.
Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional Development
Hiring Events
External Referral Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

medication administrationtreatment planningrehabilitative interventionsbehavioral interventionsactivities of daily living (ADLs)meal planninghousehold choresrecord maintenancephysical assessmentcommunity integration

Soft Skills

communicationempathyteamworkproblem-solvingorganizational skillscultural sensitivityemotional intelligenceadaptabilityleadershiptime management

Certifications

high school diploma or equivalentdriver's licenseinsurance maintenance