Residential Counselor: Impactful Care & Growth (FT)

Community Resources For Justice (CRJ); Sturbridge (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

PTO & holidays

Life & disability

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance

Training & development

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Community Resources For Justice (CRJ) in Sturbridge, MA, is hiring a Residential Counselor to provide direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities in group homes. You’ll assist with daily living activities, monitor medications, and help maintain a safe, respectful community.

Join a mission-driven team offering comprehensive benefits, opportunities for training, and meaningful work that improves lives every day.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in human services or related field preferred.
• Experience in residential or behavioral health settings is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and supervision to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Assist with daily living activities, including meal preparation, medication monitoring, and transportation.
• Foster a positive and respectful community environment.
• Document resident progress and incidents accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to support individualized treatment plans.
• Respond to crises and implement de-escalation techniques when needed.
• Supervise and transport clients during assigned hours; may include job interviews, medical appointments, weekly recreation, religious services, and shopping trips.
• Support and teach clients new skills including, but not limited to, goals in the Individual Service Plan.
• Act as a positive role model for the client to support attaining the highest quality of life while maintaining safety.
• Administering medications and completing appropriate documentation in a timely manner.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Calm under pressure

Documentation & reporting

Driver's license

Flexible hours

Compassionate care

Criminal/background checks

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Job description

Community Resources For Justice (CRJ) in Sturbridge, MA, is hiring a Residential Counselor to provide direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities in group homes. You’ll assist with daily living activities, monitor medications, and help maintain a safe, respectful community.

Join a mission-driven team offering comprehensive benefits, opportunities for training, and meaningful work that improves lives every day.