Overnight Residential Counselor

Vinfen

Awake Overnight Residential Counselor supporting people with disabilities and behavioral-health needs at Vinfen, a nonprofit community-services provider. Maintaining safety, administering medication, and assisting with daily living overnight.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeWest Hartford • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $22 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in implementing treatment programs, maintaining accurate documentation, and providing support for activities of daily living. Proficient in crisis intervention, medication management, and compliance with safety regulations.

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CPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMAC CertificationCrisis InterventionActivities Of Daily Living Support

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Hard Skills

Medication AdministrationBehavior Data CollectionProgress Note WritingFire And Safety TrainingPhysical Intervention TechniquesHousehold Management TechniquesComputer OperationLifting Techniques

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTeaching SkillsSensitivity To Cultural IssuesTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMAC CertificationSafety Care Certification

Industry Keywords

ISP/PSTPsBehavioral SupportUniversal PrecautionsDisabled Persons Protections CommissionWorker’s Compensation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in implementing treatment programs, including ISP/PSTPs and clinical programs, and participate in treatment planning.
Maintain records, collect behavior and academic data, write progress notes, and document incidents and activities.
Provide training and support with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, dressing, and household chores.
Conduct and document fire and safety training.
Monitor physical and emotional needs and report changes to the supervisor.
Store, administer, document, and dispose of medication according to MAC requirements, regulations, and company policy.
Attend mandated training and staff meetings; assist with orienting new staff.
Follow corporate, divisional, safety, worker’s compensation, universal precautions, and exposure-control policies.
Perform hands-on support tasks, maintain site safety, and complete housekeeping, snow shoveling, and garbage removal as needed.
Provide transportation as necessary.
Maintain required staff-to-person-served ratios and provide last-minute coverage.
Provide physical intervention and/or first aid during behavioral or medical emergencies.
Serve as a reporter to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission.
Remain awake, alert, and dressed throughout the entire overnight shift.
Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Three months to one year of experience in a related function.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Valid driver's license required at employment.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months.
Must pass a driver's screening background check.
Adequate insurance and a safe driving record required when using a personal vehicle.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces.
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or a two-person lift.
Ability to assist clients with activities of daily living.
Ability to operate a computer and office equipment.
Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, plus ability to adjust focus.
CPR certification required within two weeks of hire.
First Aid certification required within two weeks of hire.
MAC certification required under Connecticut guidelines.
Safety Care certification required within 60 days of hire.
Knowledge of communication styles, empowerment and self-advocacy, participatory planning, crisis intervention, advocacy, physical personal management, and household management techniques.
Teaching skills and ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues.
Must remain awake and alert throughout the entire shift.

Benefits

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Social Impact Vinfen is a nonprofit health and human services organization founded in 1977 that provides community-based supports and programs for people with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, autism, and behavioral health challenges. Operating more than 500 locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, Vinfen offers evidence-based services including recovery and habilitation programs, supported living, education and employment supports, clinical and peer services, and crisis response, serving roughly 14,000 people per year. The organization emphasizes advocacy, resiliency, and self-determination and engages the community through partnerships, volunteering, events, and fundraising. Overnight Residential Counselor 🔥 0 minutes ago 🏢 West Hartford – Onsite 💵 $22 / hour ⏰ Full Time 🟢 Junior 🛋️ Counselor 🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required Apply Now Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Assist in implementing treatment programs, including ISP/PSTPs and clinical programs, and participate in treatment planning.
Maintain records, collect behavior and academic data, write progress notes, and document incidents and activities.
Provide training and support with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, dressing, and household chores.
Conduct and document fire and safety training.
Monitor physical and emotional needs and report changes to the supervisor.
Store, administer, document, and dispose of medication according to MAC requirements, regulations, and company policy.
Attend mandated training and staff meetings; assist with orienting new staff.
Follow corporate, divisional, safety, worker’s compensation, universal precautions, and exposure-control policies.
Perform hands-on support tasks, maintain site safety, and complete housekeeping, snow shoveling, and garbage removal as needed.
Provide transportation as necessary.
Maintain required staff-to-person-served ratios and provide last-minute coverage.
Provide physical intervention and/or first aid during behavioral or medical emergencies.
Serve as a reporter to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission.
Remain awake, alert, and dressed throughout the entire overnight shift.
Perform other related duties as required. 🎯 Requirements
Three months to one year of experience in a related function.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Valid driver's license required at employment.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months.
Must pass a driver's screening background check.
Adequate insurance and a safe driving record required when using a personal vehicle.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces.
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or a two-person lift.
Ability to assist clients with activities of daily living.
Ability to operate a computer and office equipment.
Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, plus ability to adjust focus.
CPR certification required within two weeks of hire.
First Aid certification required within two weeks of hire.
MAC certification required under Connecticut guidelines.
Safety Care certification required within 60 days of hire.
Knowledge of communication styles, empowerment and self-advocacy, participatory planning, crisis intervention, advocacy, physical personal management, and household management techniques.
Teaching skills and ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues.
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