Relief Counselor - Uxbridge

Open Sky Community Services • Uxbridge, MA

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About The Position

The Relief Counselor supports individuals facing mental health challenges and helps them live independently and beyond perceived limitations. This role provides direct support care, ensures daily living needs are met, and maintains a safe and inspiring atmosphere. Relief Counselors assist with individualized, person-centered support plans; help individuals access community resources and provide transportation as needed; implement activities that encourage skill development, community engagement, personal growth, and meaningful relationships; and complete required documentation. The position offers flexibility to accommodate personal, work, and/or school schedules. An additional hourly differential may be available for certain programs based on skills, location, training, and populations served.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Reliability, willingness to learn, and openness to new opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support care to individuals facing mental health challenges.
• Help individuals live independently and ensure their daily living needs are met.
• Maintain a safe and inspiring atmosphere.
• Assist in developing and implementing individualized, person-centered support plans.
• Assist individuals in accessing community resources and provide transportation as needed.
• Implement activities that promote skill development, community engagement, personal growth, and meaningful relationships.
• Review and complete all required documentation.

Benefits

• Individual and group supervision.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Paid time off starting at 29 days in the first year, including 12 paid holidays; increasing to 32 days in the second year, with a current maximum of 43 days.
• Tuition reimbursement and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with prescription plan.
• 403b retirement plan with employer match.
• Life insurance paid entirely by the employer.
• Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED