Residential Counselor

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 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.

Residential Counselors have a range of duties including administrating medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MED), implementing treatment plans.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in a Human Services related field is preferred.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities and/or acquired 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 MED certified within 150 days of employment. (Training Provided)
• All candidates must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, multi-state background and driving record check

Pay Range USD $20.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer