Residential Counselor

Vinfen

Residential Counselor providing direct support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a hybrid role. Working in residential settings to enhance quality of life and independence.

Posted 7/22/2026part-timeGranby • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $22 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to provide individual and group support to enhance independence and quality of life for persons served, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining a safe residential environment.

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Individual SupportGroup SupportMedication AdministrationADL TrainingRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Medication AdministrationADL TrainingRecord KeepingFire Safety TrainingBehavior Intervention

Soft Skills

CommunicationEmpathyTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Vinfen VanPersonal Vehicle

Industry Keywords

Community Living ArrangementISPPSTPMAP RequirementsSafety Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for overnight program activities in a community living arrangement.
Provide individual and group support to persons served; teach skills to enhance independence and quality of life.
Ensure a safe, secure and clean residential environment.
Assist in implementing treatment programs, including ISP/ PSTPs and clinical programs.
Maintain records for persons served.
Provide training and support to persons served in completing ADLs, including showering, personal hygiene, dressing and household chores.
Conduct fire and safety training for persons served and document in training log.
Monitor physical and emotional needs, and report changes to supervisor.
Store, administer, document and dispose of medication for persons served consistent with MAP requirements, funding source regulations and Company policy.
Participate in all mandated training and staff meetings as directed by the Site Manager.
Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulatory bodies.
Perform hands-on tasks in the program as required.
Provide transportation as necessary.
Ensure required staff to person served ratio is maintained at all times.
Provide physical intervention and/or first aid in the event of behavior or medical emergency.
Must remain awake, alert, and dressed throughout the entire shift.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Three months to one year experience in a related function.
A 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.
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
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External Referral Program