Lead Residential Counselor, Psych Rehab

Vinfen

Lead Residential Counselor providing direct support to individuals with behavioral conditions in residential settings. Working collaboratively to enhance independence and quality of life for residents.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeEast Hartford • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides direct support to people with behavioral conditions as well as 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.
Serves as an experienced resource in developing the overall quality of the program and the skills of the staff.
Models skills for program staff and assists in ensuring that new staff are properly trained, onboarded, and welcomed into the program.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of two years’ experience in a Residential Counselor role.
Demonstrated track record as an exceptional performer and team-player while in the Residential Counselor role.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
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.
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 one month, 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional Development
Hiring Events
External Referral Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

medication administrationtreatment plan implementationactivities of daily living assistancelifting techniquesdriving

Soft Skills

team playercommunicationtrainingmodeling skillscommunity connection

Certifications

high school diplomavalid driver's license