[Hiring] Per Diem Residential Counselor Brain Injury @Vinfen

Role Description

Provides support to persons served in a Vinfen setting(s) who have been diagnosed with a brain injury. Teaches skills to enhance independence and quality of life.

• Assists in developing, implementing, and documenting individual treatment support plans.
• Responsible for a variety of daily tasks with persons served, including:
  • (re)habilitative interventions
  • behavioral interventions and monitoring
  • scheduling appointments
  • monitoring progress
  • providing transportation
  • other related tasks
• Provides role model and support to persons served, assisting them in becoming fully integrated into their communities.
• Assesses persons served physical and emotional status, and reports changes to supervisor.
• Ensures program site safety and maintenance at all times, overseeing and participating in daily living and cleaning tasks, including:
  • cooking
  • meal planning
  • grocery shopping
  • general housekeeping
  • lawn mowing
  • snow shoveling
  • garbage removal
• Complies with all corporate and divisional policies and procedures, including safe work practices, workers’ compensation, universal precautions, and exposure control.
• Stores, administers, documents, and disposes of medication for persons served consistent with MAP requirements, funding source regulations, and Company policy.
• Completes various paperwork and logs, including communication logs, community membership logs, chore schedules, timesheets, and application forms.
• Performs crisis intervention, as needed.
• Provides Relief Pool Coordinator or Human Resources staff with current contact information, including working telephone number(s), email address, and mailing address.
• Performs other related duties, as required.

Qualifications

• One to three months experience in a human services setting. Experience working with individuals with brain injury preferred.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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 include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• 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.
• Pay Range: USD $17.25 - USD $20.75 /Yr.