Respite Counselor - Relief

Riverside Community Care; Upton (MA); On-site; USD 29,218 - 30,679; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid holidays

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Employee discounts and bonuses

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking a Respite Counselor to provide support and guidance to consumers in an acute care residence. The role involves maintaining the physical and emotional health of consumers, as well as documentation of their progress. This position offers flexible shifts and a chance to work in a diverse and inclusive environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent experience, and strong communication skills are essential. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and three years related experience required.
• Bachelor's degree or associate degree with one year of experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and regular access to a vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, education, and supervision to consumers.
• Maintain consumer's physical and emotional health.
• Document consumer progress and activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Basic computer fluency

Ability to function independently

Ability to work in a team

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Associate Degree with one year of experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 who 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

Pay Rate: differentials available!

• $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 holidaysSeparate 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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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.

Qualifications

• 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