This is a fast paced, community based position geared toward helping clients engage in the recovery process and become a part of their community. Using a motivational interviewing and strengths based rehabilitation approach, PACT (Program for Assertive Community Treatment) team members engage with clients and help them evaluate their current life circumstances compared to their hopes, dreams and plans for the future. 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 plas
*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 Program
*$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.
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.
Keywords: social services, counseling, social work, group home, DSP, Direct Care, psychology, mentor, mental illness, mental health, disability, developmental disabilities, behavioral, rehabilitative, psychiatric, outreach worker, outreach services, human services, nonprofit, autism, crisis, trauma, advocacy, developmental disability, recovery.
Qualifications- CADAC, LADAC I or II in the State of service require
- Three to five years supervised practical experience, including internships, in a clinical or rehabilitation setting with persons who have psychiatric disabilities.
- Bachelor's degree in a human service discipline preferred.High School Diploma or GED required.
- Strong time management, writing and organizational skills
- Must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least one year, have access to a reliable vehicle and be able to pass a CORI, driving record, reference, educational and professional licensure check as well as a multi-state background check.
- Become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment and MAP certified within 150 days of employment.
