Per Diem Residential Counselor (Mental Health Services)
Vinfen, Lawrence, MA, United States
As a Per Diem ACCS Residential Counselor, you will provide direct support to people with psychiatric conditions and behavioral health challenges 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 ACCS Residential Counselors have a range of duties including administering medication under the Medication Administration Program (MAP), implementing treatment plans, and assisting people with activities of daily living, such as household chores and cooking. They 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.
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.
Responsibilities
Assist in developing, implementing, and documenting individual treatment support plans.
Responsible for a variety of daily tasks with persons served, including rehabilitative 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 at all times. Oversee and participate in daily living and cleaning of the program, inside and outside with persons served. Activities include 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 consistent with MAP/MAC requirements, funding source regulations, and Company policy.
Complete 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 telephone number(s), email address, and mailing address.
Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications
One to three months experience in a human services setting. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.
Preferred / Required Education
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Driving 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. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least one year, 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.
Physical Effort
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb; must 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, communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives.
Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
For positions in day programs or group residences, ability to assist in routine living activities including cleaning, meal preparation, vacuuming, shoveling, and grocery shopping.
Required Certifications
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.
Pay Range
USD $20.00 – USD $20.00 /hr.
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.
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Per Diem ACCS Residential Counselors have a range of duties including administering medication under the Medication Administration Program (MAP), implementing treatment plans, and assisting people with activities of daily living, such as household chores and cooking. They 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.
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.
Responsibilities
Assist in developing, implementing, and documenting individual treatment support plans.
Responsible for a variety of daily tasks with persons served, including rehabilitative 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 at all times. Oversee and participate in daily living and cleaning of the program, inside and outside with persons served. Activities include 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 consistent with MAP/MAC requirements, funding source regulations, and Company policy.
Complete 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 telephone number(s), email address, and mailing address.
Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications
One to three months experience in a human services setting. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.
Preferred / Required Education
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Driving 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. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least one year, 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.
Physical Effort
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb; must 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, communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives.
Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
For positions in day programs or group residences, ability to assist in routine living activities including cleaning, meal preparation, vacuuming, shoveling, and grocery shopping.
Required Certifications
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.
Pay Range
USD $20.00 – USD $20.00 /hr.
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.
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