Brain Injury Counselor II

Schedule: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Salary: $20.00 / hour

Sign on bonus: $1000; $500 upon completion of 30 days, $500 upon completions of 6 months

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.

Why Vinfen?

We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more

• 15 days of Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days and 3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more)

• Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs as well as innovative Student Loan Payment Programs. Employment with Vinfen counts toward your Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility

• Professional Development programs including year-round online training courses and opportunities to earn CEUs

• Retirement savings programs, including a fully funded, employer sponsored retirement plan and an employee funded 403 (b) plan

• Company paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance

• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)

• $500 -- $1,000+ Employee Referral Bonuses with no annual cap!

• Other generous benefits including discounted memberships, access to wellness programs 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 3,200 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. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers

My Vinfen. My Community. My Job.

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.

• 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 one year

• 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