Respite Counselor - Part Time - Saturday & Sunday

Riverside Community Care; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental/Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick time

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Employee assistance program

Referral bonus

YMCA discounts

Job summary

Riverside Community Care in Norwood, MA is seeking a Respite Counselor to join our Behavioral Health Services team. This part-time role supports residents in an acute care residence, with weekend shifts on Saturdays and Sundays from 8am to 4pm.

Pay starts at $21.21/hour with a High School Diploma and increases to $22.27/hour with a Bachelor’s degree. Riverside offers comprehensive benefits, paid holidays, and growth opportunities in a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in and comprehend English, documenting progress in records.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently as needed.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Basic computer fluency, including Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license, safe driving record and access to a reliable vehicle.

Skills

English language

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's/Associate degree with experience

Job description

Respite Counselor

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

Behavioral Health Services

Norwood, MA

ID: 12162-709

Part-Time

Schedule

• Saturday & Sunday: 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
• Twelve 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

Learn More About Our Benefits And Culture

Our Benefits

Our Culture

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Required Skills

• Ability to communicate in and comprehend the English language, including clearly documenting consumer progress and activities in program records
• Ability to work as a member of a team and to function independently
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Basic computer fluency, including Microsoft Office
• Valid driver's license, safe driving record and regular access to a reliable vehicle

Required Experience

• Bachelors Degree or Associate Degree with one years experience or High School Diploma and three years related experience

Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.