Relief Counselor - Baldwinville Road

Open Sky Community Services • Baldwinville, MA

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About The Position

The Relief Counselor supports individuals facing mental health challenges in living independently and beyond their perceived limitations. The role provides direct support care, helps ensure daily living needs are met, and maintains a safe and inspiring atmosphere. Relief Counselors assist with individualized, person-centered support plans, connect individuals with community resources and transportation as needed, and carry out activities that encourage skill development, community engagement, personal growth, and meaningful relationships. The role also includes completing required documentation. The position offers scheduling flexibility. An additional hourly differential may be available for certain programs based on skills, location, training, and populations served; applicants should ask their recruiter whether this position qualifies.

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 and help ensure individuals’ daily living needs are met.
• Maintain a safe and inspiring atmosphere.
• Assist in developing and implementing individualized, person-centered support plans.
• Help individuals access community resources and provide transportation as needed.
• Implement activities that promote skill development, community engagement, personal growth, and meaningful relationships.
• Review and complete required documentation.

Benefits

• Professional development and training opportunities, with individual and group supervision.
• Paid time off starting at 29 days in the first year, including 12 paid holidays; increases 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.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Life insurance, 100% employer-paid.
• 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