Residential Counselor (2808)

MAB Community Services; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 26,863 - 28,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

Job summary

MAB Community Services is looking for a dedicated individual in Watertown, MA, to support adults with disabilities in residential settings. This full-time position offers the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance.

The ideal candidate will be patient and enjoy building lasting relationships with the individuals they support. A High School diploma or equivalent is required. Pay ranges from $19.50 to $20.50 per hour based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must be patient, steady, and comfortable with responsibility.
• Enjoy building relationships over time.
• Can stay calm and supportive when things don’t go as planned.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily routines like meals, hygiene, medication reminders, and household tasks.
• Help plan and participate in activities based on individuals’ interests.

Skills

Patience

Steadiness

Relationship building

Calmness under pressure

Education

High School/HiSET/GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Watertown, MA 02472

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School/HiSET/GED

Salary Range: $19.50 - $20.50 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Any

We support adults with disabilities in residential settings. Our work is hands‑on, relationship‑driven, and sometimes challenging—but it’s also meaningful, steady, and deeply human.

Key Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily routines like meals, hygiene, medication reminders, and household tasks
• Help plan and participate in activities based on individuals’ interests—at home or in the community

Ideal Candidate

• Are patient, steady, and comfortable with responsibility
• Enjoy building relationships over time
• Can stay calm and supportive when things don’t go as planned

Pay & Benefits

$19.50/hour (Non‑MAP)

$20.50/hour (MAP) — MAP training provided and paid by MAB

Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

Why people stay at MAB

• Supportive teams and clear expectations
• Strong training and supervision—you’re not left on your own
• Work that feels purposeful without being performative
• Opportunities to grow within human services, healthcare, or nonprofit work

If you want a job where you can be yourself, learn as you go, and make a real difference through everyday actions, we’d love to talk with you.

Equal Opportunity & ADA

MAB Community Services provides equal opportunity to all staff and administers all personnel policies and procedures without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, sexual preference, gender identity, age, national origin, status as a Vietnam veteran era or disabled veteran, disability, or other factors which cannot legitimately be the basis for an employment decision. Furthermore, the agency is committed to a program of affirmative action to encourage minority applications and to non‑discrimination in hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and all other employment‑related practices. MAB Community Services complies with all laws and regulations governing equal employment opportunity.

In accordance with MAB’s ADA policy, MAB will engage in an interactive dialogue with individuals to determine if the essential functions of the position may be fulfilled with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

None specified in the description. The Ideal Candidate list represents the basic qualifications for this role.