Residential Counselor (216)

Lifeworks; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(B) matching up to 3%

Staff Retention Bonus $2,000 after 1y

Health Insurance with employer contrib

Paid Time Off 4.4 weeks first year

Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance

Job summary

Lifeworks, a nonprofit provider of services for adults with developmental disabilities, seeks a Teacher/Counselor (Residential Counselor) to support individuals in our residential programs in Canton, MA. The role emphasizes hands-on care, ISP development, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires experience with ID/DD, a college degree or equivalent, and the ability to pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with ID/DD.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• MAP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes health through routine, preventive, and emergency care.
• Assists with direct care (bathing, toileting, grooming, meals).
• Ensures safe, secure residential environments.
• Provides ISP education, training, counseling, and support to meet goals.
• Develops, writes, and presents ISP and assessments with staff.
• Provides transportation to individuals as needed.
• Communicates with families, guardians and advocates to align programming.
• Maintains confidential files and attends required meetings.

Skills

ID/DD experience

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in related field with 2+ years experience

HS diploma +5 years experience in Human Services

Job description

Position: Teacher/Counselor (Residential Counselor)

Job ID: 216

Location: Canton, MA

Shift: Thursday 1p-9am Friday 12p-10pm Saturday 11am-9am Sunday 9am-1pm

Salary: $69,888.00

As a team, the mission of Lifeworks is to provide advocacy, empowerment, and opportunity to those that we serve. As a member of our team, we are all here to support you as we provide creative opportunities and services to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Lifeworks isn't just a job; it is an opportunity for a fulfilling career with a purpose. We offer competitive pay & excellent benefits in a rewarding and supportive environment.

Lifeworks is hiring a Teacher/Counselor (Residential Counselor) to work with Individuals with ID/DD in one of our Residential Programs. We are a nonprofit human service agency that provides adults with developmental disabilities with the opportunity to live engaged and meaningful lives. We're searching for an enthusiastic individual who will bring their personality, an independent work ethic, and a strong belief in enhancing the lives of those we serve. Candidates must have related or direct experience working with the community we serve.

Essential Duties

• Promotes optimal health for individuals through routine, preventive, and emergency health care.
• Responsible for assisting with all hands‑on direct care which includes but not limited to: showering, toileting, shaving, brushing teeth, meal‑time assistance
• Ensures that residential environments are safe and secure and where individuals are free from harm.
• Provide education training, counseling, and physical assistance when necessary to achieve ISP goals in the following areas: functional academics, domestic skills health and personal hygiene, social and leisure skills, communication skills, community mobility, self-esteem, and money management.
• Develop, write and present annual ISPs and semi‑annual assessments in consultation with other residential staff and directors.
• Provides transportation to individuals as necessary
• Communicate with persons significant to the individual served (i.e. family, friends, guardians, funding sources, advocates, volunteers, employers) to facilitate consistency of programming and support.
• Performs case management duties including, maintenance of individual confidential files, ensuring cases are reviewed, documentation of activities, and training. Attends regular meetings as necessary

Requirements

• Experience working with Individuals with ID/DD
• A Bachelor's degree or an associate degree in a related field with two years of experience, or HS diploma and five years of related work experience in Human Services.
• Must be able to pass Fingerprint background check, CORI, DPPC and Driving background checks
• Valid Driver's License required
• Valid MAP certification is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent Benefits Package That Includes

• 403(B) matching up to 3%
• $2,000.00 Staff Retention Bonus after 1 year**
• Health Insurance with 2 plan choices and a 75% employer contribution
• 4.4 weeks of Paid Time Off in your first year of employment
• Long-Term Disability insurance & Life Insurance free for employees
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending account

Lifeworks, Inc. believes diversity strengthens the value of our workplace and communities. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer

This job profile identifies the general duties and minimum level of skills required to perform this job. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned. The employee can be responsible for all other duties as assigned by supervisor. Employment at Lifeworks is on an at-will basis. This means that the employee or employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason or for no reason and with or without prior notice. Nothing in this job description or employee handbook creates an employment agreement, express or implied, or any other agreement between an employee and Lifeworks.