DDS/ABI Residential Program - Relief Per Diem - Lunenburg, Fitchburg, Gardner
About The Position
Are you looking for a rewarding position that provides flexibility while allowing you to manage your personal, work, and/or school schedule? Join our Relief Team! As a Relief Counselor, you gain experience and play a crucial role in supporting individuals with Acquired Brain Injury and Developmental Disabilities. Open Sky’s Acquired Brain Injury programs serve adults with acquired brain injury and physical disabilities who are referred by the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission with the goal of providing individualized services to help adults live independently, in their own apartment. Services include finding accessible housing, coordinating healthcare, supervising PCAs and arranging for transportation. Our mission is to provide homes that are safe, nurturing, and address the individual’s personal needs and preferences. Every individual in an Open Sky residential program is encouraged to play an active role in community life, whether it be by volunteering, taking classes, participating in group outings, or joining a health club. Our dedicated staff ensures that individuals have the necessary supports and skills to build a successful and satisfying life in the community and enable the individuals we serve to lead meaningful and active lives. Relief Counselors play a significant role in our mission to enhance the well-being of those we serve by providing direct support care, ensure daily living needs are met while maintaining a safe yet inspiring atmosphere. Other Key Responsibilities: Assist in developing individualized, person-centered treatment plans and play a lead role in the daily implementation plans. Assist individuals to access and/or provide transportation. Implement activities that create opportunities for the development of valued roles and personal relationships in the community. Review and complete all required documentation. The organization recognizes skills, location, training and population served in certain programs by offering an additional hourly differential. Ask your recruiter if this position qualifies for an additional hourly differential! The organization recognizes skills, location, training and population served in certain programs by offering an additional hourly differential. Ask your recruiter if this position qualifies for an additional hourly differential!
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, required.
- Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record, required.
- Reliability, willingness to learn, and being open to new opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing individualized, person-centered treatment plans and play a lead role in the daily implementation plans.
- Assist individuals to access and/or provide transportation.
- Implement activities that create opportunities for the development of valued roles and personal relationships in the community.
- Review and complete all required documentation.
- providing direct support care
- ensure daily living needs are met while maintaining a safe yet inspiring atmosphere.
Benefits
- Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group)
- Professional Development
- Training Opportunities
- Generous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!)
- We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, 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 (100% Employer-Paid)
- Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- And more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
