Assistant Residential Counselor (632)

Lifeworks; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 31,829 - 38,902; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) matching up to 3%

$2,000 staff-retention bonus after one year

Health insurance with employer contribution

4.4 weeks paid time off

Long-term disability and life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending account

Job summary

A community support organization in Westwood, MA seeks a dedicated Assistant Residential Counselor to support adults with developmental disabilities. The role involves promoting health, ensuring safety, and providing education to achieve individual goals. Required qualifications include a high school diploma and experience with individuals with ID/DD. Benefits include a matching 403(b), health insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Valid driver's license and background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Promote health through routine care for residents.
• Assist with personal care and safety.
• Provide education to achieve Individual Service Plan goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience with individuals with ID/DD

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Job description

Assistant Residential Counselor (632) – Lifeworks

We are seeking an enthusiastic & dedicated individual to serve as an Assistant Teacher/Counselor (Residential Counselor) in our Westwood, MA residential program. The role supports adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, helping them lead safe, meaningful lives.

Position Details

Location: Westwood, MA
Shift: 30 hours – Wednesday 1:00 pm‑10:00 pm, Friday 1:00 pm‑10:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am‑1:00 pm
Salary: $35,366 per year

Essential Duties

• Promote optimal health through routine, preventive and emergency care for residents.
• Assist with direct hands‑on care: showering, toileting, shaving, brushing teeth, meal‑time assistance.
• Ensure residential environments are safe, secure and free from harm.
• Provide education, training, counseling and physical assistance to achieve Individual Service Plan (ISP) goals in domains such as functional academics, personal hygiene, social and leisure skills, communication, community mobility, self‑esteem, and money management.
• Develop and present annual ISPs and semi‑annual assessments in consultation with staff and directors.
• Provide transportation services to residents as necessary.
• Communicate with families, guardians, funding sources, advocates and other stakeholders to ensure program consistency.
• Perform case‑management duties: maintain confidential files, review cases, document activities, and attend meetings.

Requirements

• Experience working with individuals with ID/DD.
• High‑school diploma or GED (field experience preferred).
• Passive fingerprint background check, CORI, DPPC, and driving background checks.
• Valid driver’s license; MAP certification preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits Package

• 403(b) matching up to 3%
• $2,000 staff‑retention bonus after one year**
• Health insurance with two plan choices and 75% employer contribution
• 4.4 weeks of paid time off in first year
• Long‑term disability and life insurance (free for employees)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending account

EEO Statement

Lifeworks, Inc. believes diversity strengthens the value of our workplace and communities. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer

This job profile identifies the general duties and minimum level of skills required to perform this job. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned. The employee can be responsible for all other duties as assigned by supervisor. Employment at Lifeworks is on an at‑will basis. This means that the employee or employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason or for no reason and with or without prior notice. Nothing in this job description or employee handbook creates an employment agreement, express or implied, or any other agreement between an employee and Lifeworks.