Assistant Residential Counselor - Chatham

Lifeworks; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community service organization is seeking an Assistant Residential Counselor to provide direct care assistance and coverage for staff. The role involves promoting health, communication with individuals, and transporting them to various activities. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to empowering individuals towards self-sufficiency. With full-time employment, join a dedicated team making a positive impact on the lives of individuals in need.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required; related experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Valid driver's license from the state of residency.

Responsibilities

• Promotes optimal health for individuals through routine and emergency health care.
• Transports individuals to appointments and activities as needed.
• Provides structure, teaching, and counseling to promote individual’s self-sufficiency.
• Maintains regular communication with individuals and team members.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

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Job Title: Assistant Teacher/Counselor

Department: Residential Programs

Location: Multiple locations available south of Boston, Ma.

Schedule(s): Please apply for schedule information.

Mission:

Advocacy

• Empowerment
• Opportunity
  
  
  

Summary:

Provides assistance and coverage for staff in the area of direct-care to individuals. Complies with all principles of Human Rights, D.P.P.C., Department of Developmental Services, the Division of Medical Assistance and all other applicable funding regulations as adhered to by Lifeworks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

• Promotes optimal health for individuals though routine, preventive, and emergency health care.
• Maintains regular communication with individuals and team members. Maintains confidentiality and professional demeanor with regards to all individuals and staff members.
• Attends regular meetings as necessary.
• Transports individuals to appointments and activities by either Lifeworks/personal vehicle as needed.
• Provides structure, teaching and counseling to promote individual’s self-sufficiency and independence.
• Provides information through means of log notes, data books, communication logs, or telephone, as needed.
• Other duties and/or assignments to work/program locations based on the needs of the company.
  
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and or Experience:

High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required; related experience preferred.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write and proofread routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak and present effectively before individuals or employees of an organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Vehicle and Travel:

Requires a legally insured and inspected automobile for use to be presented at work and available for use during working hours. If the program has an agency vehicle, staff are expected to drive it as needed.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

Valid and current driver’s license from the state of residency, CPR, First Aid certification, Medical Administration

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Civic and Social Organizations

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