Residential Counselor - Developmental Disabilities

Eliot Community Human Services; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with employer match

Wellness & Family Support

Life and accidental death insurance

Professional growth

Job summary

Eliot Community Human Services in Lexington, MA seeks a dedicated Residential Counselor to join our Developmental Disabilities division. You will support individuals with developmental disabilities and brain injuries in a group home, helping them build daily living skills and social connections.

Join a mission-driven team that emphasizes person-centered care, crisis intervention when needed, and documentation through Individual Support Plans while promoting community inclusion and independence

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with brain injuries or developmental disabilities.
• Ability to drive program van.
• Massachusetts driver’s license and access to a personally owned vehicle.
• High school diploma

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of a group home serving individuals with developmental disabilities and brain injuries.
• Promote community integration by facilitating access to resources and reducing stigma.
• Ensure a safe, supportive environment and implement crisis interventions when needed.
• Assist in implementing Individual Support Plans and maintain accurate, timely documentation.

Skills

Experience with adults

Group home support

Driving

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Lexington

Join Eliot – A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change

At Eliot, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.

Benefits at Eliot

We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:

• Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match
• Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
• Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
• Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development

Eliot is seeking a dedicated Residential Counselor to join our Developmental Disabilities (DD) division. Our residential programs offer a person-centered continuum of services that provides innovative and high quality programming to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The program offers support and opportunities for individuals to enrich their lives, develop social and daily living skills, and build social and community connections.

As a Residential Counselor, you will assist with the day to day operations of a group home for individuals with developmental and/or intellectual The ideal candidate will have experience working with clients with brain injuries and/or developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Support daily operations of a group home serving individuals with developmental disabilities and brain injuries.
• Promote community integration by supporting access to resources, fostering relationships, and reducing stigma.
• Ensure a safe, supportive environment and implement crisis interventions when needed.
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Support Plans and maintain accurate, timely documentation.

Qualifications:

• Requires an High school diploma.
• Experience working with adults with brain injuries or developmental disabilities
• Ability to drive program van
• Must possess a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and maintain a personally owned vehicle

Schedules:

• Sunday 9am-5pm, Wednesday 3pm-11pm, Saturday 3pm-11pm (24 hours)
• Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm (40 hours)

Hourly Rate

$19.50 - $19.50 USD

At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization.