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Vinfen

Residential Counselor (Brain Injury)

Merrimac, MA · On-site

$20.75/hr

Sun 9am-9pm, Mon-Wed 2pm-9pm Salary: $20.75 / hour As a Residential Counselor, you will provide direct support to people with Brain Injury or behavioral conditions in either a small group residential ...

Vinfen

Residential Counselor (Brain Injury)

Dracut, MA · On-site

$20.75/hr

... with Brain Injury or behavioral conditions in either a small group residential setting or an individual living arrangement. In your role you will work together with the people we serve, their ...

Vinfen

Residential Counselor (Brain Injury)

Haverhill, MA · On-site

$18.25 - $23.50/hr

... with Brain Injury or behavioral conditions in either a small group residential setting or an individual living arrangement. In your role you will work together with the people we serve, their ...

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Brain Injury Specialists often encounter challenges such as working with patients who have complex cognitive, emotional, and physical needs that require individualized treatment plans. Adapting to varied recovery rates and unpredictable patient progress can be demanding, so specialists must remain flexible and creative in their therapeutic approaches. Collaboration with physicians, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and families is essential to ensure holistic recovery. These professionals also need to manage detailed documentation and ongoing education to stay current on advancements in the field, enabling them to provide the best support possible.

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Infographic showing various Brain Injury job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Residential Counselor (Brain Injury)

Vinfen

Merrimac, MA • On-site

$20.75/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

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Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

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Job description

Schedule:Sun 9am-9pm, Mon-Wed 2pm-9pm
Salary:$20.75 / hour
As a Residential Counselor, you will provide direct support to people with Brain Injury or behavioral conditions in either 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.
Residential Counselors have a range of duties include administrating medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP), implementing treatment plans, and assisting people with activities of daily living, such as household chores and cooking. You also strengthen residents' connection to their community by providing transportation on outings such as shopping and doctor's appointments.
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
  • Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans
    Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Generous Vacation, Holiday, Personal and Sick Time Benefits
  • Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
  • Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
  • $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
  • Other generous benefits and perks!

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 Job. My Community. My Vinfen.
Keyword: Direct Care, DSP, Direct Support Professional, group homes, Caregiver, Human Services, Health Care, VinfenRC, VinfenBID
  • High school diploma or GED required. A bachelor's degree in a Human Services related field is preferred.
  • Experience working with people with developmental disabilities, behavioral conditions and/or brain injury strongly preferred.
  • Strong time management and writing skills.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least 6 months.
  • Must be able to become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment and MAP certified within 150 days of employment.
  • Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, national fingerprinting and driving record check.

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