Residential Counselor (607)

Lifeworks, Inc.; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(B) matching up to 3%

Staff Retention Bonus $2,000 after 1st

Health Insurance with 75% employer_con

4.4 weeks paid time off

Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Lifeworks, Inc. is seeking a Teacher/Counselor (Residential Counselor) to support adults with ID/DD in our residential programs in Massachusetts. The role emphasizes advocacy, empowerment, and opportunities, with a focus on safe, nurturing care and collaboration with families and staff.

A meaningful, community-based mission underpins the position. The candidate will join a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing lives through education, counseling, and supportive services, with competitive

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with ID/DD.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree with two years of related experience, or HS diploma with five years in Human Services.
• Must pass fingerprint background check, CORI, DPPC and driving background checks.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• MAP certification preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on direct care (showering, toileting, hygiene, meal-time assistance).
• Ensure residential environments are safe and free from harm.
• Provide education, training, counseling, and assistance to ISP goals in various areas.
• Develop, write and present annual ISPs and semi-annual assessments.
• Provide transportation to individuals as necessary.
• Communicate with family, guardians, and other stakeholders to support programming.
• Perform case management with confidential files and attend meetings.

Skills

Experience with ID/DD

Communication skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree with relevant experience

Job description

Position: Teacher/Counselor (Residential Counselor)

Job ID: 607

Shift: Sunday 9am-2pm, Thursday 3pm-Friday 9am, and Saturday 8am-Monday 9am

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.

• 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
• 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