Residential Counselor & Direct-Care Advocate

Lifeworks; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 31,829 - 38,902; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) matching up to 3%

Staff retention bonus after 1 year**

Health insurance with 75% employer con

4.4 weeks of paid time off in thefirst

Long‑term disability and life ins. for

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Lifeworks in Westwood, MA seeks an Assistant Teacher Counselor for a Monday–Friday 6:00am–12:00pm shift. Salary is $35,366.00 per year. The role includes hands-on care, ISP development, and close collaboration with residential staff to support health, academics, and daily living skills.

The ideal candidate has experience with ID/DD, a high school diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and the ability to pass required background checks. MAP certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; MAP certification preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with ID/DD.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Promotes optimal health for individuals through routine, preventive, and emergency health care.
• Assists with hands-on direct care including showering, toileting, shaving, brushing teeth, and meal-time assistance.
• Ensures residential environments are safe and free from harm.
• Provides education, training, counseling, and physical assistance to achieve ISP goals in various skills.
• Develops, writes, and presents annual ISPs and semi-annual assessments with staff and directors.
• Provides transportation to individuals as necessary.
• Communicates with family, guardians, and other stakeholders to coordinate programming.
• Performs case management, maintains confidential files, and attends meetings.

Skills

Experience with ID/DD

Verbal & written communication

MAP certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

MAP certification preferred

Job description

Lifeworks in Westwood, MA seeks an Assistant Teacher Counselor for a Monday–Friday 6:00am–12:00pm shift. Salary is $35,366.00 per year. The role includes hands-on care, ISP development, and close collaboration with residential staff to support health, academics, and daily living skills.

The ideal candidate has experience with ID/DD, a high school diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and the ability to pass required background checks. MAP certification is preferred.