Respite Counselor - Weekends

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental & Vision

Retirement 403(b) match

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Riverside Community Care is seeking a Weekend Respite Counselor to support individuals in an acute care residence. The role emphasizes guidance, supervision, and education to help consumers maintain physical and emotional health while pursuing independent living goals.

Two weekend schedules are available: Saturday/Sunday 7am–3pm or 3pm–11pm, with pay differentials for educational attainment. Competitive benefits accompany this part-time position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor’s Degree may lead to higher pay.
• Experience in mental health or supportive services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, education, supervision, and direct supports to consumers to maintain health and develop independent living skills.
• Assist consumers in crisis or situational stabilization and 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 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

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