Residential Counselor: Empowering ID/DD Adults

Lifeworks; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(B) matching

Staff retention bonus

Health insurance with employer contrib

Paid time off (4.4 weeks)

Long-term disability & life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Lifeworks is hiring a Teacher/Counselor (Residential Counselor) to work with individuals with ID/DD in our residential programs. We are a nonprofit dedicated to helping adults live engaged and meaningful lives.

The ideal candidate will bring energy, independence, and a passion for improving the lives of those we serve. Candidates should have related or direct experience and be prepared to participate in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with ID/DD.
• Bachelor's/Associate degree with 2 years experience or HS diploma with 5 years experience in Human Services.
• Must pass fingerprint background check, CORI, DPPC and driving background checks; valid driver’s license.
• MAP certification preferred.

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 secure, and individuals are free from harm.
• Provide education, training, counseling, and physical assistance to achieve ISP goals in functional academics, domestic skills, health and hygiene, social and leisure skills, communication, mobility, self-esteem and money management.
• Develop, write and present annual ISPs and semi-annual assessments in consultation with staff and directors.
• Provides transportation to individuals as necessary.
• Communicate with family, guardians, advocates and others to ensure consistency of programming.
• Perform case management: maintain confidential files, document activities, attend meetings.

Skills

ID/DD experience

Verbal and written communication

Valid driver’s license

MAP certification preferred

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in related field with 2 years experience OR HS diploma with 5 years in Human Services

Job description

Lifeworks is hiring a Teacher/Counselor (Residential Counselor) to work with individuals with ID/DD in our residential programs. We are a nonprofit dedicated to helping adults live engaged and meaningful lives.

The ideal candidate will bring energy, independence, and a passion for improving the lives of those we serve. Candidates should have related or direct experience and be prepared to participate in a collaborative team environment.