Individual Support Counselor - Relief

Riverside Community Care; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

12 paid holidays

Vacation & sick time accruals

403(b) with employer match

EAP / Travel assistance

Referral bonus

Theater discounts

YMCA discount

Job summary

Riverside Community Care in North Reading, MA is seeking an Individual Support Counselor – Relief to join our community-based Shared Living, Individual Support and In-Home Supports program based in Norwood and serving the surrounding area.

As a relief staff member you will provide guidance, education, supervision, and direct supports to individuals with developmental and cognitive disabilities or brain injuries, helping them stay healthy, safe, and increasingly independent at home and in the

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, education, supervision, and direct supports to individuals with developmental and cognitive disabilities or brain injuries.
• Support individuals to maintain health, safety, and independence at home and in the community.
• Collaborate with a team in a relief capacity to cover shifts as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

MS Office

Team player

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Developmental and Cognitive Services

North Reading, MA

We make a difference- in your community and in your career!

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Individual Support Counselor – Relief

Riverside Community Care is seeking an Individual Support Counselor to join our community-based Shared Living, Individual Support and In-Home Supports program based in Norwood and serving the surrounding area.

Working as part of a team in a relief capacity staff will provide guidance, education, supervision, and direct supports to individuals with developmental and cognitive disabilities or brain injuries. Allowing individuals served to maintain their physical and emotional health, live safely in the community or their homes, and develop the skills necessary for independent living and increased independence at home.

Pay Rate: $20.50/hourly

Why You'll Love Riverside

We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.

Benefits Include

• Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
• Twelve paid holidays
• Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
• Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
• Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
• Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee

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Required Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer fluency (including Microsoft Office) required
• Must have the ability to work as a member of a team and function independently
• Valid driver’s license and regular access to a reliable vehicle required

Required Experience

• High School Diploma required.