Residential Counselor – ID/DD Support & Growth

Lifeworks; Canton (MA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 79 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

403(B) matching up to 3%

Staff Retention Bonus after 1 year**

Health Insurance with 2 plan choices

4.4 weeks of Paid Time Off

Long-Term Disability insurance & Life

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending account

Résumé du poste

Lifeworks is hiring a Teacher/Counselor (Residential Counselor) to work with individuals with ID/DD in one of our Residential Programs. The role requires direct care, case management, and collaboration with families and staff in a nonprofit setting that emphasizes empowerment and opportunity.

The position offers competitive pay, excellent benefits including retirement and health plans, and a supportive team dedicated to enhancing lives. Must have related experience and meet background checks.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Individuals with ID/DD
• 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

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

ID/DD experience

Communication skills

Formation

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

Description du poste

Lifeworks is hiring a Teacher/Counselor (Residential Counselor) to work with individuals with ID/DD in one of our Residential Programs. The role requires direct care, case management, and collaboration with families and staff in a nonprofit setting that emphasizes empowerment and opportunity.

The position offers competitive pay, excellent benefits including retirement and health plans, and a supportive team dedicated to enhancing lives. Must have related experience and meet background checks.