Empowering Residential Counselor: Help Others Thrive

Riverside Community Care; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Riverside Community Care in Newton, MA, is seeking a Residential Counselor to join a supportive team that helps individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, autism, or brain injury achieve greater independence and community integration.

You'll provide person-centered supervision, coaching, and companionship, encouraging residents to identify strengths and pursue meaningful opportunities, within a respectful environment.

Qualifications

• Provide person-centered supports to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, autism, or brain injury.
• Help residents learn daily living skills and build independence.
• Foster meaningful relationships with housemates, families, and neighbors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain residents' physical and emotional health and safety.
• Foster relationships with housemates, families, and neighbors.
• Develop and practice skills to increase independence and self-determination.
• Encourage participation in community activities, work, and volunteering aligned with residents' goals.

Skills

Support

Supervision

Coaching

Companionship

Relationship-building

Job description

Riverside Community Care in Newton, MA, is seeking a Residential Counselor to join a supportive team that helps individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, autism, or brain injury achieve greater independence and community integration.

You'll provide person-centered supervision, coaching, and companionship, encouraging residents to identify strengths and pursue meaningful opportunities, within a respectful environment.