Residential Counselor & Life Skills Trainer

LifeWorks, Inc.; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) matching

Staff retention bonus

Health insurance with plan choices

Paid time off

Disability & life insurance

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Lifeworks, Inc. in Canton, MA is hiring a Teacher/Counselor (Residential Counselor) to work with adults with ID/DD in a residential program. You will provide direct care, support ISP goals, coordinate transportation, and engage with families and guardians to ensure consistent programming.

The role requires experience with ID/DD, relevant education, and valid background checks. Excellent verbal and written communication is essential; MAP certification preferred.

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.

Responsibilities

• Promotes optimal health for individuals through routine, preventive, and emergency health care.
• Assists with all hands-on direct care including showering, toileting, shaving, brushing teeth, meal-time assistance.
• Ensures residential environments are safe and secure and where individuals are free from harm.
• Provides education, training, counseling, and physical assistance to achieve ISP goals in areas such as functional academics, domestic skills, health and personal hygiene, social and leisure skills, communication skills, community mobility, self-esteem, and money management.
• Develops, writes and presents annual ISPs and semi-annual assessments in consultation with staff and directors.
• Provides transportation to individuals as necessary.
• Communicates with family, guardians, and other stakeholders to facilitate consistency of programming.
• Performs case management duties including maintaining confidential files and attending regular meetings.

Skills

ID/DD experience

Residential care

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in a related field

HS diploma + 5 years related experience

Job description

Lifeworks, Inc. in Canton, MA is hiring a Teacher/Counselor (Residential Counselor) to work with adults with ID/DD in a residential program. You will provide direct care, support ISP goals, coordinate transportation, and engage with families and guardians to ensure consistent programming.

The role requires experience with ID/DD, relevant education, and valid background checks. Excellent verbal and written communication is essential; MAP certification preferred.