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Full-time
high school, bachelor degree
Training, Career Growth, Job Security
Posted 74d ago
Apply by May 29
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Provide direct overnight support to individuals with brain injuries or behavioral conditions in residential settings. Responsibilities include administering medication, implementing treatment plans, and assisting with activities of daily living.
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid US driver's license, and must be at least 21 years old. Candidates must be able to obtain CPR, First Aid, and MAP certifications within specified timeframes.
Full job description
Overview
As an Awake Overnight Counselor, you will provide direct support to people with Brain Injury or behavioral conditions in either a small group residential setting or an individual living arrangement. In your role you will work together with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform their lives by either building independence skills or increasing each person's quality of life.
Awake Overnight Counselors have a range of duties including have a range of duties include administrating medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP), implementing treatment plans, and assisting people with activities of daily living.
Additional responsibilities include nightly cleaning and filing.
Responsibilities
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below:
Assists in implementing treatment programs, including ISP/ PSTPs and clinical programs. May participate in treatment planning process.• Maintains records for persons served. Collects behavior and academic data and maintainsprogress notes. Documents all information related to incidents, programs, and routine activities in a communication log.• Provides training and support to persons served in completing ADLs, including showering, personal hygiene, dressing, and household chores. Conducts fire and safety training for persons served and documents in training log.• Monitors physical and emotional needs, and reports changes to supervisor.• Stores, administers, documents, and disposes of medication for persons served consistent with MAP requirements, funding source regulations, and Company policy. • Participates in all mandated training and staff meetings as directed by the Program Director. Assists with the orientation of new staff. Ensures compliance with all internal and external regulatory bodies.• Complies with all corporate and divisional policies and procedures, including safe work practices, worker’s compensation, universal precautions, and exposure control.• Performs hands-on tasks in the program as required, in order to facilitate implementation of support plans. Ensures program site safety and maintenance, as necessary. This may include general housekeeping, snow shoveling, and garbage removal. Provides transportation, as necessary.• Ensures required staff to person served ratio is maintained at all times. Must perform last minute coverage, as required.• Provides physical intervention and/or first aid in the event of behavior or medical emergency. Serves as a reporter to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission.• Must remain awake, alert, and dressed throughout the entire shift. • Performs other related duties, as required
About Vinfen
Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!
About Us:
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.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required. A bachelor's degree in a Human Services related field is preferred.
Experience working with people with developmental disabilities, behavioral conditions and/or brain injury strongly preferred.
Strong time management and writing skills.
All applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least 6 months.
All applicants must be able to become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment and MAP certified within 150 days of employment.
Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, national fingerprinting and driving record check.
Knowledge and Skills:• Knowledge and use of different communication styles• Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques• Knowledge of participatory planning techniques• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques• Teaching skills• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team• Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues• Knowledge and use of advocacy techniques• Knowledge of required physical personal management skills• Knowledge of required household management skills
Typical Requirements:
Three months to one year experience in a related function.
Preferred /Required Education:
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Driving Requirements:
Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. If using a personalvehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving recordwhich 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 one year, 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 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. For positions in day programs or group residences, the ability to assist in routine living activities including cleaning, meal preparation, vacuuming, shoveling, and grocery shopping.
Required Certifications:
CPR required within two weeks of hireFirst Aid required within two weeks of hire MAP required within 150 days of hire PBS Tier 1 required within 150 days of hireSafety Care required within 90 days of hire
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
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