Residential Relief – Developmental Disabilities

Eliot Community Human Services; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) Match

Wellness & Childcare Support

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Leadership Development

Job summary

Eliot Community Human Services is seeking a dedicated Residential Relief Counselor to join our Developmental Disabilities division. The role supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in home and community settings, promoting independence and personal autonomy.

You will assist with daily living activities, coordinate with care teams, and help implement Individual Support Plans while maintaining professional boundaries and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience with intellectually disabled adults preferred.
• Valid MA driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in daily living by promoting choice, dignity, and autonomy within home and community settings.
• Respond to mental health, behavioral, and medical needs and implement crisis interventions when necessary.
• Facilitate community integration and access to social supports while maintaining professional boundaries.

Skills

Driver's license (MA)

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Join Eliot - A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change

At Eliot, your work has purpose. You'll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.

Benefits at Eliot

We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:

• Generous Paid Time Off - Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) with employer match
• Wellness & Family Support - Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
• Financial Security - 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
• Professional Growth - Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development

Eliot is seeking a dedicated Residential Relief Counselor to join our Developmental Disabilities division. Our residential programs offer a person-centered continuum of services that provides innovative and high quality programming to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The program offers support and opportunities for individuals to enrich their lives, develop social and daily living skills, and build social and community connections.

As a Residential Relief Counselor, you will work to empower individuals to make choices and maintain control over their daily lives, including routines at home and leisure activities. This involves providing information about available options to support independent decision-making in all aspects of daily living.

Responsibilities:

• Support individuals in daily living by promoting choice, dignity, cultural respect, and personal autonomy within home and community environments
• Ensure safety and well-being by responding to mental health, behavioral, and medical needs, reporting concerns, and implementing crisis interventions when necessary
• Facilitate community integration, personal relationships, and access to social supports while maintaining professional boundaries and ethical standards
• Implement Individual Support Plans, assist with medication administration, transportation, and home maintenance, and adhere to all agency, DPH, and DMR regulations
• Maintain accurate documentation, uphold confidentiality, complete required trainings and certifications, and participate in supervision, meetings, and continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma
• Experience working with intellectually disabled or brain injured adults.
• Ability to drive residence van
• Must possess a valid Massachusetts driver's license and maintain a personally owned vehicle
• Must be flexible to work in Lexington, Woburn, Bedford and Arlington locations

Schedule: Various flexible schedules available.
Hourly Rate
$20-$20 USD
At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization.