Awake Overnight Residential Counselor; Brain Injury

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, secure and clean residential environment.

• Assists in implementing treatment programs, including ISP/PSTPs and clinical programs, and may participate in treatment planning process.
• Maintains records for persons served. Collects behavior and academic data and maintains progress 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 and documents it in the 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, and ensures compliance with all internal and external regulatory bodies.
• Complies with all corporate and divisional policies and procedures, including safe work practices, workers’ compensation, universal precautions, and exposure control.
• Performs hands‑on tasks in the program as required to facilitate implementation of support plans. Ensures program site safety and maintenance, which may include general housekeeping, snow shoveling, garbage removal, and 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 a 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.

• 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 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 and a safe driving record 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 U.S. driver’s license for at least six months, and must pass a driver’s screening background check.

Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb as this is a very physically active position. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or 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 include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• CPR required within two weeks of hire
• First Aid required within two weeks of hire
• MAP required within 150 days of hire
• PBS Tier 1 required within 150 days of hire
• Safety Care required within 90 days of hire

USD $18.75 – USD $18.75 per hour.

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.