Per Diem Residential Counselor

Vinfen•Randolph, MA

2d•$18 - $21

About The Position

As a Per Diem 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. Per Diem 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. Current Bonus Program: Beginning January 1, 2026, through June 2026 Employees are eligible for one of the following bonuses based on the number of hours worked. The maximum bonus to be paid in a month is $150. Towns with programs covered by the bonus program are: Randolph• Bonus applies to all Res Counselor Per Diem staff working at the programs listed below. • $100 bonus for staff working their first 24 direct care shift hours in a month. • $150 bonus for staff working their first 32 direct care shift hours in a month. This program does not apply to training hours completed. This position may be eligible for a differential pay rate depending on assigned work hours, location, area, or division. Required to work a minimum of 2 direct care shifts per month. Successful applicants will be expected to engage in shifts at a variety of different programs. · Staff will be expected to work at least two shifts per month or 3 Med Pass shifts. Though Per Diem staff are intended to work within the pilot clusters, they do not have to work exclusively at pilot programs to meet work expectations of 2 shifts or 3 med pass shifts for 3 months. · Staff must be available by text messages, including automated messages from UKG. · Staff must be willing to work at various locations. · Per Diem staff are paid the rate for the shift they are filling rather than the base rate for their position. Base rate only applies to training hours. · Internal regular staff stepping down to Per Diem during the pilot period are expected to agree to the new expectations.

Requirements

Knowledge and use of advocacy techniques
Knowledge and use of different communication styles
Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
Knowledge of required physical personal management skills
Knowledge of required household management skills
Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues
Teaching skills
Ability to document interventions, as required
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
Ability to provide role model behaviors
One to three months experience in a human services setting. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
May be called on to drive for Vinfen using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. 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, which is subject to annual checks. If driving, must maintain a safe driving record. If using a personal vehicle, must possess and maintain adequate insurance.
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, depthperception, and ability to adjust focus.
First Aid is required within two weeks of hire
CPR is required within two weeks of hire
MAP is required within 150 days of hire
Safety Care is required within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

Assist in developing, implementing, and documenting individual treatment support plans.
Responsible for a variety of daily tasks with persons served. This includes (re)habilitative interventions, behavioral interventions and monitoring, scheduling appointments, monitoring progress, providing transportation, and other related tasks.
Provide role model and support to persons served. Assist persons served in becoming fully integrated into their communities.
Assess persons served physical and emotional status, and report changes to supervisor.
Ensure program site safety and maintenance as necessary at all times. Oversee and participate in the daily living and cleaning of the program, inside and outside with persons served. This includes, but is not limited to, cooking, meal planning, grocery shopping, general housekeeping, lawn mowing, snow shoveling, and garbage removal.
Comply with all corporate and divisional policies and procedures, including safe work practices, workers’ compensation, universal precautions, and exposure control.
Store, administer, document and dispose of medication for persons served consistent with MAP requirements, funding source regulations, and Company policy.
Complete various paperwork and logs including communication logs, community membership logs, chore schedules, timesheets, and application forms.
Perform crisis intervention, as needed.
Provide Relief Pool Coordinator or Human Resources staff with current contact information, including working telephone number(s), email address, and mailing address.
Perform other related duties, as required.