• Job Description

  Req#: 5001087374206

  Job Description

  Schedule: Per diem, hours vary

  Salary: $20.00 - $22.00 / hour depending on shift and program

  As a Per Diem ACCS Residential Counselor, you will provide direct support to people with psychiatric conditions and behavioral health challenges in 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.

  Per Diem ACCS Residential Counselors have a range of duties include administrating medication under the Medication Administration Program (MAP), implementing treatment plans, and assisting people with activities of daily living, such as household chores and cooking. You also strengthen residents' connection to their community by providing transportation on outings such as shopping and doctor's appointments.

  Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!

  The benefits of becoming Per Diem at Vinfen include:

  • Flexibility to work around YOUR availability with the ability to pick up from just a few hours to over 40 hours per week
  • Ability to work 1st, 2nd and overnight shifts
  • Both individual shifts and long term assignments available
  • Paid certification training including CPR, First Aid and MAP
  • Ability to participate Vinfen's employee referral program which awards $500 - $2,000 bonuses for successful referrals with no annual cap
  • Earn up to 5 days of paid sick time in a calendar year
  • Eligibility to participate in Springfield College grant program for continued education
  • Discounted YMCA memberships and access to wellness programs
  • Other generous benefits and perks

  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 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs 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.

  Keywords: social services, counseling, social work, group home, DSP, Direct Care, psychology, mentor, mental illness, mental health, disability, behavioral, rehabilitative, psychiatric, outreach worker, outreach services, human services, nonprofit, autism, crisis, trauma, advocacy, recovery, Part time, Per diem, Direct Care, VinfenPD, VinfenRC, VinfenPDDC

  Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required. A bachelor's degree in a Human Services related field is preferred.
  • Prior Human Services experience.
  • Strong time management and writing skills.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least 6 monthsand access to a reliable, fully insured vehicle (unless position is based in the Metro Boston Area)
  • Must be able to become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment and MAP certified within 150 days of employment. Certification trainings are offered through Vinfen upon hire.
  • Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, multi-state background and driving record check.

  Schedule

  Per Diem, hours vary

  Hours per week

  Per Diem, hours vary

  Pay Rate

  $20.00 - $22.00 / hour depending on shift and program

  New Hire Sign On Bonus

  Driving Requirements

  Drivers License check preferred

  City

  Allston

  State

  Massachusetts

  Location Region

  Greater Boston Area

• About the company

  Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization that provides services to people with disabilities or life challenges. www.vinfen.org

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