Community Based Counselor - Part Time
About The Position
The Individual Support Counselor works as part of a team to provide direct supports, guidance, education, advocacy and supervision for individuals with developmental and cognitive disabilities. The Individual Support Counselor helps individuals live safely in the community, maintain their physical and emotional health, foster relationships with family and community to develop the skills necessary to increase the individual’s independence. Interaction between staff and individuals will reflect an appreciation of each individual’s uniqueness with the expectation and goal of mutual learning and growth. The catchment area is Norwood/Walpole/Canton Area. Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 10am-2pm (20 hours) Rate: $21.67/hour
Responsibilities
- provide direct supports
- provide guidance
- provide education
- provide advocacy
- provide supervision for individuals with developmental and cognitive disabilities
- helps individuals live safely in the community
- maintain their physical and emotional health
- foster relationships with family and community to develop the skills necessary to increase the individual’s independence
Benefits
- 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
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
