Lowell, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Overview Provide support to and engage Safe Haven residents in a welcoming and comfortable setting, designed as a safe, low-demand alternative to the streets or shelters for people with significant histories of homelessn…
Skills: Advocacy, Applied Behavioral Analysis, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Communication Styles
Haverhill, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Overview As a Clubhouse Counselor I, you provide individual and group support to adults with psychiatric challenges in an engaging and active Clubhouse setting. Clubhouse counselors work in partnership with Clubhouse mem…
Skills: Advocacy Techniques, Applied Behavioral Analysis, Communication Styles, Empowerment Techniques, Assessment Practices
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Overview Provide support to and engage Safe Haven residents in a welcoming and comfortable setting, designed as a safe, low-demand alternative to the streets or shelters for people with significant histories of homelessn…
Skills: Crisis Intervention, Trauma Informed Care, Case Management, Patient Advocacy, Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Burlington, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Overview Provide individual and group support to persons served in a residential program. Teach skills to enhance independence and quality of life. Ensure a safe, secure and clean residential environment. Assist individu…
Skills: Advocacy Techniques, Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Interventions, Household Management, Communication Styles
Webster, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$17/hr
OverviewAs a Per Diem Residential Counselor, you will provide direct support to people with Brain Injury or behavioral conditions in either a small group home or an individual living arrangements. In your role you will w…
Skills: Medication Administration, Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Interventions, Treatment Planning, Advocacy Techniques
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$17/hr
Overview As a Safe Haven Awake Overnight Counselor, you will provide support to and engage Safe Haven residents in a welcoming and comfortable setting, designed as a safe, low-demand alternative to the streets or shelter…
Skills: Medication Administration, Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Interventions, Patient Advocacy, Household Management
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$40/hr–$50/hr
OverviewThe per diem MAP Training Specialist delivers Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification and recertification training to support the organization’s ability to maintain a MAP-certified workforce in alig…
Skills: Adult Learning Principles, Instructional Facilitation, Medication Administration Program, Clinical Training, Remediation Coaching
Watertown, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$22/hr–$23/hr
Overview As a Lead Residential Counselor, you will provide direct support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a small group residential setting or an individual living arrangement. In your role …
Skills: Medication Administration, Treatment Plan Implementation, Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Monitoring, Case Management
Watertown, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Overview As a Residential Counselor, you will provide direct support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a small group residential setting or an individual living arrangement. In your role you w…
Skills: Medication Administration, Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Interventions, Advocacy, Case Documentation
Canton, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Overview Provide individual and group support to persons served in a residential program. Teach skills to enhance independence and quality of life. Ensure a safe, secure and clean residential environment. Assist individu…
Skills: Empowerment, Self Advocacy, Applied Behavioral Analysis, Crisis Intervention, Case Management
Watertown, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Overview Provides case management, treatment planning, and direct support for persons served including advocacy, family contact, and all related documentation. Provides supervision, training, leadership, and assistance t…
Skills: Crisis Intervention, Medication Administration, Behavioral Data Collection, Patient Care, First Aid
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Overview Provide individual and group support to persons served in a residential program. Teach skills to enhance independence and quality of life. Ensure a safe, secure and clean residential environment. Assist individu…
Skills: Peer Support, Crisis Intervention, Advocacy, Case Management, Motivational Interviewing
Randolph, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Overview 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, se…
Skills: Crisis Intervention, Communication Styles, Empowerment Techniques, Self-Advocacy, Participatory Planning
Watertown, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Overview 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, se…
Skills: Crisis Intervention, Communication Styles, Empowerment Techniques, Self-Advocacy, Participatory Planning
Somerville, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Overview As a Job Coach at Vinfen, you may work with people who have psychiatric conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, or behavioral health challenges to support their career goals. Job…
Skills: Empowerment, Self Advocacy, Applied Behavioral Analysis, Crisis Intervention, Case Management
Southborough, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Overview The Lead Residential Counselor BID supports management in his/her administrative role to ensure a high quality service environment. He/she assumes the responsibilities of shift lead staff to ensure supports are …
Skills: Shift Management, Clinical Programming, Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Interventions, Case Management
Haverhill, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Overview Provides individual and group support to persons served in a residential program supporting individuals diagnosed with a brain injury. Teaches skills to enhance independence and quality of life. Ensures a safe, …
Skills: Advocacy Techniques, Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Interventions, Household Management, Communication Styles
Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Overview The ACCS Family Connector promotes the full integration and functioning of Persons Served (PS) needed to live successfully in the community. Provides outreach, information, referral and direct support services t…
Skills: Outreach, Family Psycho-education, Trauma Informed Care, Recovery Oriented Approach, Person Centered Planning
Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Overview The ACCS Lead Peer Specialist promotes the engagement, hope and the full integration and functioning of Persons Served (PS) needed to live successfully in the community. Welcomes, orients and engages PS into ser…
Skills: Peer Support, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction
Haverhill, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Overview The ACCS Family Connector promotes the full integration and functioning of Persons Served (PS) needed to live successfully in the community. Provides outreach, information, referral and direct support services t…
Skills: Outreach, Family Psycho-education, Trauma Informed Care, Recovery Oriented Approach, Person Centered Planning
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States • On-site
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The role involves implementing clinical and individual programs to support persons with developmental disabilities in day programs. Key duties include providing skill-building instruction, maintaining daily documentation, and assisting with case management and ISP development.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant work experience. A valid driver's license and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks are required.
Provide support to and engage Safe Haven residents in a welcoming and comfortable setting, designed as a safe, low-demand alternative to the streets or shelters for people with significant histories of homelessness and psychiatric conditions, sometimes with substance misuse. Meet residents’ needs for privacy and safety and gradually encourage their participation in working on their self-defined needs for income/benefits, finding permanent housing, addressing healthissues, and building social support.
Together with staff and residents, fosters a place of mutual respect, support, caring and collaboration; where safety, health, and learning are paramount and attaining permanent housing is the goal.
The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the informationlisted below:• Creates and maintains a culture of safety and welcome for residents of a Safe Haven transitional housing program.• Maintains low demand, no/low barrier philosophy and culture within Safe Haven.• Develops and enhances trusting relationships with residents. Skillfully and gently engage residents to learn from them about the barriers they’ve faced to their goals.• Encourages collaboration, mutual support, respect, and social interaction between residents.• Encourages and helps residents to assess their needs and wants, and develop person-centered Individualized Action Plan to address them.• Consistently offers, but does not require, residents to accept support and treatment services.• Provides skills training and support to residents.• Provides transportation to residents, as necessary.• Assesses residents’ physical and emotional status, and report changes to Program Director.• Maintains required records for residents, as assigned.• Refers residents to community-based services for mental health, substance use, healthcare, income/benefits, housing, legal help, peer support, education, and job training.• Provides support and coaching to clients to help them manage their medications as needed—consistent with their goals and preferences.• Helps to provide requested/required information to the Department of Mental Health on the process and outcomes of Safe Haven services for residents.• Helps orient new staff and residents.• Participates in all mandated training and staff meetings.• Helps maintain a safe, comfortable, and clean residence at all times. This may include general housekeeping, cooking, lawn mowing, snow shoveling, and garbage removal.• Supports adherence to all regulations and requirements; including Vinfen’s Safe Haven policies and procedures, safe work practices, workers’ compensation, universal precautions, and exposure control.• Accesses on-call and complete incident documentation, as needed.• Provides physical intervention and/or first aid in the event of medical emergency. Serves as a reporter to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission, if necessary.• Performs other related duties, as required.
Knowledge and Skills:• Strong commitments to the right and ability of clients to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the resources and supports needed in their community• Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with residents• Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation values and principles• Knowledge and use of engagement, empowerment, and advocacy techniques• Knowledge and use of different communication styles• Knowledge of participatory planning and consensus building techniques• Knowledge of trauma informed, person centered and culturally competent services• Knowledge of community resources available to clients including, but not limited to, medical and psychiatric care and substance use services• Knowledge of tenant rights, subsidies, and resources available for housing• Knowledge of safety and risk protocols• Knowledge of employment services and supports• Knowledge of psychiatric and medical medications• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques• Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, trauma, and gender issues• Ability to demonstrate participatory, collaborative, and teaching skills• Ability to work independently and as part of a team• Knowledge of required household management skills
Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers.
My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.
Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Typical Requirements:Applicants with one or more years of experience and/or training in a related field are encouraged to apply.
Preferred /Required Education:A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.
Driving Requirements:Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. If using a personal vehicle, you 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.
Physical Effort: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 operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer.Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways.
Ability to assist clients with tasks of daily living.
Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed.Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility.
Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Required Certifications:CPR is required within two weeks of hireFirst Aid is required within two weeks of hirePsychiatric Rehabilitation Division New Employee Training courses are required, excluding MAPCrisis Intervention/Staff Safety and Infectious Diseases are required within six months of hireOther trainings, as assigned
Transforming Lives Together
Vinfen is one of the most dynamic and innovative health and human services organizations in the country. With over 200 locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, we are a premier provider of comprehensive services for adolescents and adults with disabilities or life challenges. We provide a wide range of evidence-based programs in recovery, supported living, habilitation, education, employment, clinical, and peer support to the populations we serve.
Offices: Cambridge , Massachusetts 02140, US · Vinfen, Cambridge, MA 02141, US · 5 Finnell Drive, Weymouth, MA 02188, US · 439 S Union St, Lawrence, Massachusetts 01843, US · 672 Suffolk St, Lowell, Massachusetts 01854, US
Transforming Lives Together
Vinfen is one of the most dynamic and innovative health and human services organizations in the country. With over 200 locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, we are a premier provider of comprehensive services for adolescents and adults with disabilities or life challenges. We provide a wide range of evidence-based programs in recovery, supported living, habilitation, education, employment, clinical, and peer support to the populations we serve.
Offices: Cambridge , Massachusetts 02140, US · Vinfen, Cambridge, MA 02141, US · 5 Finnell Drive, Weymouth, MA 02188, US · 439 S Union St, Lawrence, Massachusetts 01843, US · 672 Suffolk St, Lowell, Massachusetts 01854, US
