Residential Counselor & Life Skills Coach

Lifeworks, Inc.; Canton (MA); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

403(B) matching up to 3%

Staff Retention Bonus

Health Insurance with 2 plan choices

75% employer contribution to health

4.4 weeks of Paid Time Off

Long-Term Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible spending account

Résumé du poste

Lifeworks, Inc. in Canton, MA is seeking a Teacher/Counselor (Residential Counselor) to support adults with developmental disabilities in our residential programs.

The role emphasizes direct care, education, counseling, and ISP development within a compassionate, non profit setting. The position requires experience with ID/DD, appropriate education, and ability to pass background checks; valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with ID/DD.
• Education: Bachelor’s or associate degree with 2+ years of experience, or HS diploma with 5+ years in Human Services.
• Must pass fingerprint, CORI, DPPC and driving background checks.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• MAP certification is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsabilités

• 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 support.
• Ensures residential environments are safe and free from harm.
• Provides education, training, counseling, and physical assistance to achieve ISP goals.
• Develops, writes and presents annual ISPs and semi-annual assessments.
• Provides transportation to individuals as necessary.
• Communicates with family, guardians, and other stakeholders to coordinate programming.
• Performs case management duties and maintains confidential files; attends regular meetings.

Connaissances

Verbal and written communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree + 2 years experience

HS diploma + 5 years experience

MAP certification (preferred)

Description du poste

Lifeworks, Inc. in Canton, MA is seeking a Teacher/Counselor (Residential Counselor) to support adults with developmental disabilities in our residential programs.

The role emphasizes direct care, education, counseling, and ISP development within a compassionate, non profit setting. The position requires experience with ID/DD, appropriate education, and ability to pass background checks; valid driver’s license is required.