Residential Counselor & Life Skills Coach (ID/DD)

Lifeworks, Inc.; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(B) matching up to 3%

Staff Retention Bonus $2,000 after 1st

Health Insurance with 2 plan choices

Paid Time Off 4.4 weeks

Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Lifeworks, Inc. in Norwood, MA, is seeking a Teacher/Counselor (Residential Counselor) to work with adults with ID/DD in our residential programs. You will provide education, counseling, health support, and daily living assistance to help residents achieve ISP goals and lead more independent lives.

Needed: experience with ID/DD, a related degree or equivalent experience, and a passion for empowering individuals. This is a full-time, on-site role with competitive pay and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with ID/DD.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in related field with two years of experience, or HS diploma and five years in Human Services.

Responsibilities

• Promotes optimal health through routine, preventive, and emergency care.
• Assists with hands-on direct care: showering, toileting, shaving, hygiene, meal-time assistance.
• Ensures safe residential environments 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, advocates, and others to coordinate programming.
• Performs case management and maintains confidential files; attends meetings.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in related field

HS diploma with 5 years related experience

Job description

Lifeworks, Inc. in Norwood, MA, is seeking a Teacher/Counselor (Residential Counselor) to work with adults with ID/DD in our residential programs. You will provide education, counseling, health support, and daily living assistance to help residents achieve ISP goals and lead more independent lives.

Needed: experience with ID/DD, a related degree or equivalent experience, and a passion for empowering individuals. This is a full-time, on-site role with competitive pay and strong benefits.