Respite Counselor: Stabilization & Community Support

Riverside Community Care; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Riverside Community Care in Norwood, MA is seeking a Respite Counselor for first shift to join a supportive team in an acute care residence. You will guide, educate, supervise, and directly support consumers to maintain physical and emotional health and work toward independent living.

The role emphasizes individualized care, crisis stabilization when needed, and collaboration with staff to ensure structured stabilization and treatment planning. Full-time schedule and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Education requirements include a high school diploma or higher.
• Experience in supportive care or related field is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, education, supervision, and direct supports to consumers.
• Support consumers to maintain health, live safely in the community and regain independence.
• Collaborate with a team to crisis or situational stabilization as needed.

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Riverside Community Care in Norwood, MA is seeking a Respite Counselor for first shift to join a supportive team in an acute care residence. You will guide, educate, supervise, and directly support consumers to maintain physical and emotional health and work toward independent living.

The role emphasizes individualized care, crisis stabilization when needed, and collaboration with staff to ensure structured stabilization and treatment planning. Full-time schedule and benefits apply.