Mental Health Support Specialist

1 week ago

Weymouth, Dorset, United Kingdom Vinfen Corporation Full time

About the Role

As a Per Diem Residential Counselor at Vinfen, you will provide direct support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a small group residential setting or an individual living arrangement. Your role will involve working together with the individuals we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform their lives by building independence skills or increasing their quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer medication under the Medication Administration Program (MAP)
  • Implement treatment plans
  • Assist individuals with activities of daily living, such as household chores and cooking
  • Provide transportation on outings such as shopping and doctor's appointments

Benefits of Working with Vinfen

  • 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 in 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 Vinfen

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. 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.

Requirements

  • Experience working with people with developmental disabilities and/or acquired brain injury strongly preferred
  • Strong time management and writing skills
  • Must have a current, valid US driver's license for at least 6 months and access to a reliable, fully insured vehicle
  • Must be able to become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment, Safety Care certified within 90 days of employment, and MAP certified within 150 days of employment

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