Respite Counselor - 1st Shift

Riverside Community Care; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Riverside Community Care seeks a Respite Counselor for the 1st shift in an acute care residence in Norwood, MA. The role focuses on guiding, educating, supervising, and providing direct supports to help consumers maintain physical and emotional health and develop skills for independent living.

Staff interactions emphasize respect for individuals and adults, with a goal of crisis or situational stabilization. Benefits include healthcare, professional development, and ample time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in mental health or residential settings is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, supervision, and direct supports to consumers.
• Assist with treatment planning and coordination of care.
• Support crisis or situational stabilization and promote independent living.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's preferred

Job description

Riverside Community Care

Love what you do!

Respite Counselor - 1st Shift

In this exciting role, the Respite Counselor will work as part of a team in this acute care residence.

The Respite Counselor will provide guidance, education, supervision, and direct supports to allow consumers to maintain their physical and emotional health, live safely in the community and develop the skills necessary to return to independent living. Interactions between staff and consumers will be guided by an appreciation for those being served as unique individuals and adults, with the expectation and goal of crisis or situational stabilization.

The Respite programs provide both short and long-term care for persons experiencing mental health, substance use disorder, and co-occurring disorders who might otherwise require treatment in an inpatient setting and would benefit from structured stabilization, support, care coordination, and treatment planning.

Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours

• Monday - Friday: 8am to 4pm

Pay Rate:

• $21.21/hour High School Diploma
• $22.27/hour with a Bachelor’s Degree

Why You'll Love Riverside

We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible Spending Accounts –both medical and dependent care
• Eleven paid holidays
• Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
• Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
• Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
• Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee

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