Lead Residential Counselor

Vinfen

Lead Residential Counselor providing support in a residential setting for individuals with disabilities. Collaborating with staff and families to enhance quality of life and independence skills.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeCoventry • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $25 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supporting individuals with behavioral conditions and intellectual disabilities, focusing on skill development and quality of life improvement. Proficient in developing and implementing individualized support plans and training staff effectively.

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Residential Counselor ExperienceIndividual Support Plans (ISP/IPs)Behavioral Support TechniquesTeam CollaborationDriver's License

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Hard Skills

Behavioral SupportSkill DevelopmentProgram ImplementationDocumentationTraining and Onboarding

Soft Skills

Team PlayerCommunicationEmpathyProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Intellectual DisabilitiesDevelopmental DisabilitiesResidential SettingQuality of LifeSupport Staff

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.
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, on-boarded and welcomed into the program.
Assists in developing, implementing, and documenting treatment including ISP/IPs and clinical programs.

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.
If using a personal vehicle, you 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 six months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional Development