Residential Counselor

Community Resources For Justice (CRJ); Sturbridge (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

PTO & holidays

Life & disability

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance

Training & development

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Community Resources For Justice (CRJ) in Sturbridge, MA, is hiring a Residential Counselor to provide direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities in group homes. You’ll assist with daily living activities, monitor medications, and help maintain a safe, respectful community.

Join a mission-driven team offering comprehensive benefits, opportunities for training, and meaningful work that improves lives every day.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in human services or related field preferred.
• Experience in residential or behavioral health settings is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and supervision to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Assist with daily living activities, including meal preparation, medication monitoring, and transportation.
• Foster a positive and respectful community environment.
• Document resident progress and incidents accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to support individualized treatment plans.
• Respond to crises and implement de-escalation techniques when needed.
• Supervise and transport clients during assigned hours; may include job interviews, medical appointments, weekly recreation, religious services, and shopping trips.
• Support and teach clients new skills including, but not limited to, goals in the Individual Service Plan.
• Act as a positive role model for the client to support attaining the highest quality of life while maintaining safety.
• Administering medications and completing appropriate documentation in a timely manner.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Calm under pressure

Documentation & reporting

Driver's license

Flexible hours

Compassionate care

Criminal/background checks

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Job description

Location: Sturbridge, MA
Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours per week, First and Second Shifts
Salary: The starting rate for this position is $23/hr.

CRJ’s Disabilities Services supports adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities through specialized programs in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. We offer a range of residential and day programs to support people in the places they want to live and work. We provide care tailored to the needs of individuals we serve; we don’t look to make the individuals fit into our programs.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Join our team as a Residential Counselor and help create a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for individuals with disabilities in our group homes.

What You’ll Bring:

• High school diploma or GED required, associate or bachelor’s degree in human services or related field preferred.
• Prior experience working in residential or behavioral health settings is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and compassionate in challenging situations.
• Prior experience with electronic documenting and report writing.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, an
• Desire to make a genuine difference in the lives of others
• Must pass required certifications in the allotted time set forth by the agency
• Must pass a criminal and driver’s check

What You’ll Do:

• Provide direct support and supervision to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Assist with daily living activities, including meal preparation, medication monitoring, and transportation.
• Foster a positive and respectful community environment.
• Document resident progress and incidents accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to support individualized treatment plans.
• Respond to crises and implement de-escalation techniques when needed.
• Supervise and transport clients during assigned hours; this may include job interviews, medical appointments, weekly recreation, religious services, and shopping trips
• Support and teach clients new skills including, but not limited to, specific goals in the clients’ Individual Service Plan
• Acting as a positive role model for the client to support attaining the highest quality of life while maintaining their safety in all settings
• Administering medications and completing appropriate documentation in a timely manner, such as progress notes, weekly summaries, and attendance

Why Join Us?

• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Meaningful work that impacts lives every day.
• Excellent benefits package

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plan with a company match
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Voluntary benefit options