Respite Counselor – Relief

Austin Community College; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 29,218 - 30,679; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Eleven paid holidays

Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match

Employee Assistance Plan

Discounts to entertainment events

Job summary

A leading community college is seeking a Respite Counselor to support individuals in an acute care setting. The role involves guiding and educating consumers to maintain their health and foster skills for independent living. This position offers flexible shifts and comes with a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and professional development opportunities, all in a respectful and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills to clearly document consumer progress.
• Ability to work as a team member and independently.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and supports to maintain consumer health.
• Assist consumers in returning to independent living.
• Work as part of a team in an acute care residence.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Basic computer fluency (Microsoft Office)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Associate Degree with one year’s experience or High School Diploma and three years related experience

Job description

Respite Counselor

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 that might otherwise require treatment in an inpatient setting and would benefit from structured stabilization, support, care coordination, and treatment planning.

Schedule

Relief flexible shifts available with differentials for evenings, nights, and weekend shifts

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

Learn more about our benefits and culture

• 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

• Bachelor’s Degree or Associate Degree with one year’s 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.