Overnight Residential Counselor

Vinfen

Overnight Residential Counselor responsible for individual and group support in a community living arrangement. Ensuring a safe environment and assisting with daily living skills for residents.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeCanton • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

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 a safe and clean residential environment. Proficient in implementing treatment programs, maintaining accurate records, and conducting safety training.

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Experience In Community Living SupportAssistance With Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs)Medication Administration And DocumentationRequired Certifications: CPR, First Aid, MAP, PBS Tier 1, Safety CareValid US Driver's License

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Hard Skills

Behavior Data CollectionProgress Note MaintenanceIncident DocumentationFire And Safety TrainingPhysical And Emotional Needs Monitoring

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationTeam CollaborationTraining And Support

Certifications & Qualifications

CPRFirst AidMAPPBS Tier 1Safety Care

Industry Keywords

Community Living ArrangementIndividual Support Plans (ISP)Personal Support Treatment Plans (PSTP)Daily Living SkillsClient Orientation

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. Collect behavior and academic data and maintain progress notes.
Document all information related to incidents, programs and routine activities in a communication log.
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.
Assist with the orientation of new staff.

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.
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.
Ability to assist clients with tasks of daily living.
Required Certifications: CPR required within two weeks of hire, First Aid required within two weeks of hire, MAP required within 150 days of hire, PBS Tier 1 required within 150 days of hire, Safety Care required within 90 days of hire

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional Development
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External Referral Program