Lead Residential Counselor – Psych Rehab

Vinfen

Lead Residential Counselor providing direct support to individuals with behavioral conditions and disabilities. Assisting with daily living activities and training staff in a hybrid work setting.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeManchester • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing direct support to individuals with behavioral conditions and intellectual disabilities, focusing on developing and implementing treatment plans and promoting community integration. Proficient in maintaining accurate records and assessing physical and emotional well-being.

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Residential Counselor ExperienceBehavioral InterventionsTreatment Plan DevelopmentCommunity IntegrationRecord Keeping

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Hard Skills

Treatment Plan ImplementationBehavioral MonitoringData CollectionRehabilitative SupportPhysical Assistance Techniques

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationCommunicationEmpathyProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Vinfen VanPersonal Vehicle

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseInsurance Maintenance

Industry Keywords

Intellectual DisabilitiesDevelopmental DisabilitiesResidential SupportEmotional Well-BeingRecreational Planning

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.
Work together with the people served, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform lives.
Assists in developing, implementing, and documenting treatment including ISP/IPs and clinical programs.
Provides training and support to persons served including rehabilitative and behavioral interventions and monitoring.
Assists individuals in becoming fully integrated into their communities.
Plans recreational and social activities to promote emotional well-being and improves quality of life.
Assesses residents’ physical and emotional status, and reports changes to supervisor.
Maintains records for persons served and collects behavior and academic data.

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 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional Development
Hiring Events
External Referral Program