Residential Counselor (531)

Lifeworks; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 59,904 - 73,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) matching up to 3%

$2,000.00 Staff Retention Bonus after 1 year

Health Insurance with 75% employer contribution

4.4 weeks of Paid Time Off

Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Lifeworks, located in Norwood, MA, is looking for a Teacher/Counselor (Residential Counselor) to support adults with developmental disabilities by providing personal care and emotional support in a residential setting.

This role involves hands-on assistance, developing individual service plans, and ensuring a safe living environment. Lifeworks offers competitive pay, a 403(b) matching plan, health insurance, and generous paid time off to promote a fulfilling career.

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with Individuals with ID/DD is required.
• Must be able to pass background checks including Fingerprint and CORI.
• Valid Driver's License required; MAP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on personal care and emotional support.
• Develop and present individual service plans (ISPs).
• Promote optimal health and ensure safety in residential settings.

Skills

Experience working with Individuals with ID/DD

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field or HS diploma with relevant experience

Job description

Position: Teacher/Counselor (Residential Counselor)

Job ID: 531

Location: Norwood, MA

Shift: 56 hours: Monday 3pm to 9am, Tuesday 2pm to 10pm, Wednesday & Thursday OFF, Friday 10pm to Saturday 10pm, and Sunday 4pm to 10pm

Salary: $66,560

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.

This role supports women in a residential setting and involves providing hands‑on personal care, emotional support, and daily living assistance in a trauma‑informed, dignity‑centered environment. This position is assigned to a single-gender residential program and requires compliance with same‑gender staffing guidelines.

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.

Benefits Package

• 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.