Empowering Residential Counselor for Adults with IDD

Lifeworks; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(B) matching up to 3%

Staff Retention Bonus $2000 after 1 yr

Health Insurance with 2 plan choices

Paid Time Off 4.4 weeks

Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance

Tuition reimbursement & Flexible spend

Job summary

Lifeworks in Canton, MA is seeking a Teacher/Counselor (Residential Counselor) to work with adults with ID/DD in a residential program. The role involves direct care, health promotion, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Shift is Wednesday through Sunday, 9am–5pm, with a salary of $50,523 and strong benefits in a nonprofit setting. The ideal candidate will have related experience, a driver’s license, and the ability to pass required background checks; MAP certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires related or direct experience working with the community served.
• Valid driver’s license and background checks required.
• MAP certification preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Promotes optimal health for individuals through routine, preventive, and emergency health care.
• Assists with hands-on direct care including showering, toileting, shaving, dental care, and meals.
• Ensures residential environments are safe and free from harm.
• Provides education, counseling, and physical assistance to achieve ISP goals.
• Develops and presents annual ISPs and semi-annual assessments in collaboration with staff.
• Provides transportation to individuals as necessary.
• Communicates with family, guardians, and others to coordinate care.
• Performs case management, maintains confidential files, and attends meetings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Experience with ID/DD

Education

Bachelor’s or associate degree in related field with 2 years experience

HS diploma with 5 years related work experience

MAP certification

Job description

Lifeworks in Canton, MA is seeking a Teacher/Counselor (Residential Counselor) to work with adults with ID/DD in a residential program. The role involves direct care, health promotion, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Shift is Wednesday through Sunday, 9am–5pm, with a salary of $50,523 and strong benefits in a nonprofit setting. The ideal candidate will have related experience, a driver’s license, and the ability to pass required background checks; MAP certification is preferred.