Residential Counselor: Build Skills & Independence

Riverside Community Care; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Professional development

Paid time off

403(b) match

Employee referral bonus

YMCA discount

Job summary

Riverside Community Care is seeking a Residential Counselor to join a compassionate, person-centered team in Wakefield, MA. The role offers 40 hours per week with a schedule that includes weekends and evenings, and provides opportunities to help individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities build daily living skills and community connections.

You will support residents in health and safety, foster relationships with housemates and families, and encourage independence through

Responsibilities

• Provide support, supervision, coaching, and companionship.
• Help individuals maintain health and safety in the community.
• Foster relationships with housemates, families, and neighbors.
• Support development of independence and self-determination.
• Encourage participation in community activities and work.

Job description

Riverside Community Care is seeking a Residential Counselor to join a compassionate, person-centered team in Wakefield, MA. The role offers 40 hours per week with a schedule that includes weekends and evenings, and provides opportunities to help individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities build daily living skills and community connections.

You will support residents in health and safety, foster relationships with housemates and families, and encourage independence through