Awake Overnight Residential Counselor: Empower ID/DD Adults

Lifeworks, Inc.; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(B) matching up to 3%

Staff Retention Bonus $2,000 after 1st

Health Insurance with 75% employer

4.4 weeks PTO

Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Lifeworks, Inc. in Canton, MA is seeking an Awake Overnight Teacher/Counselor to support adults with ID/DD in a residential program. This role requires staying awake during the overnight shift and providing direct care and advocacy.

You will collaborate with a compassionate team to promote growth, safety, and well-being, while fostering independence and community integration. Lifeworks offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Individuals with ID/DD
• High School Diploma, related experience preferred
• Must be able to pass Fingerprint background check, CORI, DPPC and Driving background checks
• Valid Driver's License required
• Valid MAP certification is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assist with hands-on direct care (showering, toileting, shaving, brushing teeth, meal-time assistance)
• Collaborate with team to plan and advocate for individuals
• Promote health through routine, preventive, and emergency care
• Provide support through case management, mobility and transfer assistance, incontinence care, meals and life skills coaching
• Communicate with relatives and others significant to individuals
• Help individuals lead more independent and secure lives in their communities
• Other duties and assignments at various locations as needed

Skills

ID/DD experience

Verbal & written communication

Valid driver’s license

MAP certification

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Lifeworks, Inc. in Canton, MA is seeking an Awake Overnight Teacher/Counselor to support adults with ID/DD in a residential program. This role requires staying awake during the overnight shift and providing direct care and advocacy.

You will collaborate with a compassionate team to promote growth, safety, and well-being, while fostering independence and community integration. Lifeworks offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.