Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $21.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Retirement plan fully funded by employer
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short-term disability insurance
Paid Time Off
educational assistance
Employee Referral Bonus
Job Description
Vinfen is a well-established nonprofit health and human services organization founded in 1977, dedicated to providing community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. With over 3,500 dedicated employees, Vinfen operates across more than 550 locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, delivering comprehensive services that include supportive living, health, educational, and clinical programs aimed at promoting recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination. Known for its compassionate and highly trained professionals, Vinfen strives to transform the lives of the people it serves through progressive and community-oriented approaches. The organization emphasizes inclusivity and equal... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- One year of related experience
- All applicants must be at least 21 years of age
- Must have a current, valid US driver’s license for at least 6 months
- Must become CPR and First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment
- Must become MED certified within 150 days of employment
- Must pass CORI, reference, national fingerprinting and driving record checks
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl and climb
- Ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques
- Ability to operate a computer and office equipment
- Must be able to assist clients with tasks of daily living
- Must be able to communicate effectively with clients, staff and external representatives
- Must possess specific vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- Ability to assist in routine living activities such as cleaning, meal preparation, vacuuming, shoveling, and grocery shopping
- Driving is required using a Vinfen van or personal vehicle with valid insurance and safe driving record
- Must be at least 21 years old and have a US driver’s license maintained for at least one year
- Must be able to pass driver’s screening background check
Job Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field preferred but experience may substitute for education
- High school diploma or GED required
- 1 year of related experience
- Strong time management, organizational and writing skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Knowledge of modalities of art media
- Knowledge of applied behavioral analysis with special needs population
- Knowledge and use of different communication styles
- Knowledge of formal and informal assessment practices
- Ability to provide a positive role model
- Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues
- Persuasive, collaborative, and participative skills
- Presentation skills
Job Duties
- Provide instruction and guidance with various modalities of art media
- Work directly with persons served individually and in groups
- Work to develop art skills for persons served
- Provide coaching and training to persons served at Art Connection Studio
- Implement prescribed clinical, educational and vocational/employment programs
- Responsible for specific data collection, quantify data, transfer to daily chart and perform bimonthly analysis of data
- Maintain physical upkeep of the program area
- Ensure equipment is used, cleaned and stored appropriately
- Act as advocate for persons served in all areas
- Complete continuous training in applied behavioral analysis, teaching techniques and job coaching
- Perform other related duties, as required
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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