Residential Counselor – Developmental Disabilities

Vinfen

Residential Counselor supporting people with developmental disabilities in Vinfen’s community-based homes. Teaching independence, self-advocacy, daily living, and community-integration skills.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeBurlington • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $21 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing individual and group support in residential programs, focusing on enhancing independence, quality of life, and self-advocacy. Proficient in implementing behavioral interventions, managing daily living activities, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

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Behavioral Intervention TechniquesActivities of Daily Living SupportCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMAP Certification

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Hard Skills

Crisis Intervention TechniquesHousehold ManagementCommunity Integration SupportRecord KeepingMedication AdministrationPhysical AssistanceRecreational Activity PlanningTransportation ProvisionAssistive Technology AccessMonitoring Physical and Emotional Status

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationAdvocacy SkillsEmpowerment TechniquesInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

ComputerCalculatorCopierPrinter

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMAP CertificationPBS Tier 1 CertificationSafety Care Certification

Industry Keywords

Residential Program SupportCommunity ParticipationSelf-AdvocacyRegulatory ComplianceUniversal Precautions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide individual and group support to persons served in a residential program
Teach skills that enhance independence, quality of life, and self-advocacy
Maintain a safe, secure, clean, and well-maintained residential environment
Support community integration, friendships, family engagement, employment, volunteering, and community participation
Help individuals access community-based supports, resources, assistive technology, and adaptive equipment
Plan recreational and social activities promoting inclusion and emotional well-being
Provide training and support involving behavioral and rehabilitative interventions, fire and safety, appointments, money management, activities of daily living, shopping, cooking, chores, and generic resources
Perform hands-on tasks and implement support plans
Provide transportation as necessary
Assess physical and emotional status and report changes to the supervisor
Monitor individual funds and maintain records, progress notes, behavior and academic data, incident documentation, communication logs, membership logs, and activity schedules
Procure, store, administer, document, and dispose of medication according to MAP requirements, regulations, and company policy
Communicate with program nurses, case managers, Visiting Nurses Association, families, and other interested parties
Participate in mandated training and staff meetings
Ensure compliance with regulatory, corporate, divisional, safety, workers’ compensation, universal precautions, and exposure-control policies
Provide shift coverage in other homes or programs as assigned
Function as a human rights advocate and provide physical intervention or First Aid during emergencies
Report to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission as required
Assist in developing, implementing, and documenting treatment, ISP/PSTPs, and clinical programs
Perform general housekeeping, snow shoveling, and trash removal
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
Experience may be substituted for academic training in some cases
Valid driver's license required at employment
At least 21 years of age
Valid US driver's license held for at least six months
Adequate insurance and safe driving record required when using a personal vehicle
Must pass a driver's screening background check
Ability to perform physically active work, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, and navigating narrow spaces
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or a two-person lift
Ability to operate a computer, calculator, copier, and printer
Ability to assist persons served with activities of daily living
Ability to remain stationary 50% of the time as needed
Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with persons served, staff, and external representatives
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
Knowledge of advocacy, empowerment, self-advocacy, participatory planning, communication, household management, and crisis intervention techniques
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written formats

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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. Residential Counselor – Developmental Disabilities 🔥 2 minutes ago 🏢 Burlington – Onsite 💵 $21 / hour ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 🔴 Lead 🛋️ Counselor 👻 Ghost score 1% Apply Now Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Provide individual and group support to persons served in a residential program
Teach skills that enhance independence, quality of life, and self-advocacy
Maintain a safe, secure, clean, and well-maintained residential environment
Support community integration, friendships, family engagement, employment, volunteering, and community participation
Help individuals access community-based supports, resources, assistive technology, and adaptive equipment
Plan recreational and social activities promoting inclusion and emotional well-being
Provide training and support involving behavioral and rehabilitative interventions, fire and safety, appointments, money management, activities of daily living, shopping, cooking, chores, and generic resources
Perform hands-on tasks and implement support plans
Provide transportation as necessary
Assess physical and emotional status and report changes to the supervisor
Monitor individual funds and maintain records, progress notes, behavior and academic data, incident documentation, communication logs, membership logs, and activity schedules
Procure, store, administer, document, and dispose of medication according to MAP requirements, regulations, and company policy
Communicate with program nurses, case managers, Visiting Nurses Association, families, and other interested parties
Participate in mandated training and staff meetings
Ensure compliance with regulatory, corporate, divisional, safety, workers’ compensation, universal precautions, and exposure-control policies
Provide shift coverage in other homes or programs as assigned
Function as a human rights advocate and provide physical intervention or First Aid during emergencies
Report to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission as required
Assist in developing, implementing, and documenting treatment, ISP/PSTPs, and clinical programs
Perform general housekeeping, snow shoveling, and trash removal
Perform other related duties as required 🎯 Requirements
One or more years of experience and/or training in a related function preferred
High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience may be substituted for academic training in some cases
Valid driver's license required at employment
At least 21 years of age
Valid US driver's license held for at least six months
Adequate insurance and safe driving record required when using a personal vehicle
Must pass a driver's screening background check
Ability to perform physically active work, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, and navigating narrow spaces
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or a two-person lift
Ability to operate a computer, calculator, copier, and printer
Ability to assist persons served with activities of daily living
Ability to remain stationary 50% of the time as needed
Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with persons served, staff, and external representatives
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
Knowledge of advocacy, empowerment, self-advocacy, participatory planning, communication, household management, and crisis intervention techniques
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
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