DDS Residential Counselor - Main Street

Open Sky Community Services; Leominster (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading community service organization seeks a dedicated DDS Residential Counselor to support adults with developmental disabilities. This role involves creating personalized treatment plans and promoting community integration to help individuals lead fulfilling lives. Join a mission-driven team committed to diversity and inclusion, offering extensive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Employer-paid life insurance

Eligibility for Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Ensure health, safety, and cleanliness of individuals.
• Assist with transportation needs.

Skills

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Openness to new opportunities

Education

High School Diploma

GED

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Description and Responsibilities

Open Sky supports adults with developmental and intellectual challenges referred by the Department of Developmental Services. Our mission is to provide safe, nurturing homes that meet individuals' personal needs and preferences. We encourage active participation in community life through volunteering, classes, outings, or health clubs. Our staff ensures individuals have the support and skills to lead successful, satisfying lives in the community.

Salary

USD $20.00/Hr.

Role Overview

The Residential Counselor helps individuals with Developmental Disabilities live as independently as possible by providing evidence-based treatment and care in a group setting. They support daily activities, advocate for individuals, and promote community integration to foster healthy, productive, and independent lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized, person-centered treatment plans.
• Ensure health, safety, and cleanliness of individuals and the physical site.
• Assist with transportation needs.
• Complete all required documentation accurately.

Additional hourly differentials may apply based on skills, location, training, and population served. Ask your recruiter for details.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
• Reliability, willingness to learn, and openness to new opportunities.

About Us

At Open Sky, we believe every individual deserves a fulfilling life, regardless of limitations. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and justice, fostering a positive, trauma-informed work environment with ongoing learning and support.

Benefits

• Supervision, professional development, and training opportunities.
• Generous paid time off, starting at 29 days, increasing with tenure.
• Tuition reimbursement and certification reimbursements.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance, and prescription plans.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Eligibility for Public Student Loan Forgiveness.
• And more benefits.

Open Sky is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or other protected classes.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Mental Health Care