What are the responsibilities and job description for the Brain Injury Counselor II position at Vinfen?
Overview
The Brain Injury Counselor II provides individual and group support to the members of the Brain Injury Community Center (BICC). Through assessment and development of Action Plan goals, works in partnership with Center members to improve life skills and self-determination within the established work areas of the Center, as well as in social and community activities. In addition, Brain Injury Counselor II positions provides specific expertise for and/or leadership in one or more Center work areas, including Employment/Education (EE) area; Communication, Art, and Social Recreation (CASR) area; Intake, Orientation, Outreach, and Housing (IOOH) area; and/or Health, Wellness, and Life Skills (HWLS) area.
The Brain Injury Counselor II also:
- Functions as an advisor for Center members. Assesses, develops, and implements Action Plans with members in the work or social area of their choice.
- Promotes a supportive and empowering services environment in which members learn to advocate for themselves, make their own choices, take risks, and assume additional responsibilities.
- As a Center generalist, provides support to Center members in all work areas: teaches; coaches; facilitates and supports (instruction, assistance, modeling, and reinforcement) skill development for all work area members. Provides meaningful work opportunities within the work area and encourage membership participation in all work area activities.
- Performs other duties as needed.
Responsibilities
About Vinfen
Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!
Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes:
- A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
- First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
- Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
- Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
- Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
- Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week):
- 15 days of Vacation per year
- 11 Paid Holidays
- 10 Sick Days per year
- 3 Personal Days per year
- Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
- $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
- Other generous benefits including discounted YMCA memberships, access to discounted movie tickets and more!
About Us:
Established in 1977, 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 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers.
My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.
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.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor's degree preferred. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.
- One to three years' experience in human services field required. Advanced training, experience, or professional credentials are required for Center Counselor II positions. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.
- 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 6 months
- CPR and First Aid required within two weeks of hire. Safety Care is required within 90 days of hire. Crisis Intervention/Staff Safety and Infectious Diseases within 6 months of employment. ServeSafe may be required within six months of hire if applicable. All trainings are offered by Vinfen upon hire
- Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, multi-state background and driving record check
