Relief Counselor - Stevens Street

Open Sky Community Services • Marlborough, 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. The role provides direct support, ensures daily living needs are met, and helps maintain a safe and inspiring atmosphere. It offers flexibility to accommodate personal, work, and/or school schedules.

Responsibilities also include assisting with individualized, person-centered support plans; helping individuals access community resources and providing transportation as needed; implementing activities that promote skill development, community engagement, personal growth, and meaningful relationships; and completing required documentation. 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 ensure individuals’ daily living needs are met and maintain a safe, 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 promoting skill development, community engagement, personal growth, and meaningful relationships.
• Review and complete all required documentation.

Benefits

• Professional supervision, professional development, and training opportunities.
• 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