Residential Wellness Advocate

North Suffolk Community Services; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Health & Dental Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Discounted Movie Tickets

Comprehensive Training Program

Job summary

North Suffolk Community Services seeks a Residential Support Counselor to provide direct care in a residential setting across Chelsea, East Boston, Revere and downtown Boston.

You will assist with daily living skills, transportation, medication management and skill-building, with MAP CPR/First Aid training provided; bachelor’s degree preferred.

The role offers a $20/hour base plus $2/hour differential for high-intensity programs, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor’s Degree highly preferred.
• Experience: At least 1 year with populations that have severe mental illness and/or substance use disorder.
• Skills: Valid driver’s license; MAP certification within five months; CPR/First Aid within orientation period.
• ASL fluency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engage people and partner with them to improve their health and wellness, achieve symptom stabilization and self-management and develop and/or restore skills impacted by mental illness to help them live a self-directed life.
• Assist people with psychiatric and substance use disorders to identify personal priorities, preferences, strengths, and interests in order to help them establish goals that support a life in recovery.
• Arrange and transport residents to appointments or daily outings.
• Complete administrative tasks, such as answering phones or filling out paperwork.
• Assist with household tasks such as cooking and cleaning
• Provide side-by-side support and coaching to help people socialize and become more involved in their community

Skills

Valid Driver's Licence

ASL

MAP Certification

CPR/First Aid

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

North Suffolk Community Services seeks a Residential Support Counselor to provide direct care in a residential setting across Chelsea, East Boston, Revere and downtown Boston.

You will assist with daily living skills, transportation, medication management and skill-building, with MAP CPR/First Aid training provided; bachelor’s degree preferred.

The role offers a $20/hour base plus $2/hour differential for high-intensity programs, with a comprehensive benefits package.