Residential Counselor – Brain Injury

Vinfen

Part-time Residential Counselor supporting brain injury clients in a Vinfen residential program. Teaching independence, self-advocacy, and community participation skills.

Posted 8/21/2026part-timeHaverhill • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $21 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing support and training for individuals with brain injuries, focusing on enhancing independence, self-advocacy, and community engagement. Proficient in implementing rehabilitation strategies, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, and effectively communicating with clients and interdisciplinary teams.

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Rehabilitation SupportBehavioral InterventionsCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMAP Certification

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Hard Skills

Activities of Daily LivingCrisis InterventionHousehold ManagementAssistive TechnologyCommunity EngagementRecord KeepingMedication AdministrationTransportation SupportPhysical InterventionClient Assessment

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCultural SensitivityTeam CollaborationEmpowerment AdvocacyDecision-Making Support

Tools & Technologies

ComputerCalculatorCopierPrinter

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMAP CertificationPBS Tier 1 CertificationSafety Care CertificationCBIS Certification

Industry Keywords

Brain Injury ProgramResidential SupportCommunity-Based ResourcesSelf-AdvocacyQuality of LifeEmotional Well-BeingInterdisciplinary TeamRegulatory ComplianceHuman Rights AdvocacyIndependent Living Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide individual and group support to people served in a residential brain injury program
Teach skills that enhance independence, self-advocacy, quality of life, and community participation
Maintain a safe, secure, clean, and well-maintained residential environment
Help individuals access community-based supports and resources
Plan recreational and social activities promoting social inclusion and emotional well-being
Support individual choice-making, decision-making, friendships, family partnerships, employment, volunteering, and community engagement
Provide training and support involving rehabilitation, behavioral interventions, fire and safety, appointments, money management, activities of daily living, shopping, meal planning, cooking, and household chores
Support access to assistive technology and adaptive equipment
Perform hands-on tasks to implement support plans
Provide transportation as necessary
Assess physical and emotional status and report changes to the supervisor
Monitor individual funds
Maintain records, progress notes, behavior and academic data, incident documentation, communication logs, community membership logs, and activity schedules
Procure, store, administer, document, and dispose of medication in accordance with MAP requirements, regulations, and company policy
Communicate with program nurses, case managers, Visiting Nurses Association, and other interested parties
Participate in mandated training and staff meetings
Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory policies, procedures, and standards
Complete housekeeping, snow shoveling, trash removal, and home safety and maintenance tasks
Provide shift coverage in other homes or programs as assigned
Function as a human rights advocate and provide physical intervention and/or First Aid during behavioral or medical emergencies
Serve as a reporter to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission
Assist in developing, implementing, and documenting treatment, ISP/PSTPs, and clinical programs
Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

One or more years of experience and/or training in a related function preferred
High school diploma or equivalent required
Valid US driver's license required at employment
At least 21 years of age
Valid US driver's license maintained for at least one year
Adequate insurance if using a personal vehicle
Safe driving record and ability to pass a driver's screening background check
CPR certification required within two weeks of hire
First Aid certification required within two weeks of hire
MAP certification required within 150 days of hire
PBS Tier 1 certification required within 150 days of hire
Safety Care certification required within 90 days of hire
May be asked to obtain CBIS certification
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, 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, calculator, copier, and printer
Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives
Required vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Knowledge and use of advocacy, empowerment, self-advocacy, participatory planning, crisis intervention, physical personal management, and household management techniques
Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written formats
Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Training and professional development, including CPR, First Aid, MAP, PBS Tier 1, and Safety Care certifications
Opportunity to obtain CBIS certification (Certified Brain Injury Specialist)
Use of a Vinfen van or personal vehicle for required transportation