Respite Counselor - Weekends

SilkRoad; Upton (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

12 paid holidays

403(b) with employer match

Job summary

Riverside Community Care is seeking a Respite Counselor for weekend shifts in Massachusetts. The role supports individuals in acute care residence settings, guiding and educating to stabilize crises and promote independent living.

The position is part-time (16 hours) with two weekend scheduling options. Pay rates start at $21.85/hour for those with a high school diploma and $22.94/hour with a bachelor’s degree, with extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Respite Counselor role providing guidance, supervision and direct supports.
• Supports consumer health, safety and independent living.
• Crisis or situational stabilization focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, education, supervision and direct supports to consumers.
• Assist in maintaining physical and emotional health and independence.
• Support crisis or situational stabilization and transition to community living.

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Riverside Community Care

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Respite Counselor - Weekends

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: Part Time, 16 hours with 2 scheduling options available!

Schedule Option 1:

• Saturday and Sunday - 7am to 3pm

Schedule Option 2:

• Saturday and Sunday - 3pm to 11pm

Pay Rate:differentials available!

• $21.85/hour High School Diploma
• $22.94/hour with a Bachelor’s Degree

Why You'll Love RiversideWe 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

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