Residential Counselor I - Boston/Dorchester Area

Bay Cove Human Services, Inc.•Boston, MA

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About The Position

Bay Cove Human Services is seeking a Residential Counselor I to provide direct care to adults with developmental disabilities. The role supports people in developing independent and community living skills and improving their quality of life. Positions are available in Boston, Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, West Roxbury, Roslindale, Quincy, and Hyde Park. The counselor follows the program’s clinical, programmatic, and quality protocols; uses sound clinical judgment when observing and supporting individuals; teaches daily living skills; and helps develop activities that reinforce independence. The role also includes implementing safety procedures, accompanying individuals to appointments and leisure activities, maintaining documentation and the residence, and providing specialized instruction as assigned. The position pays $20.40 per hour. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Bay Cove Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Read and write in English.
Have six months of full-time paid or volunteer human services experience, or one year of part-time human services experience; alternatively, be enrolled in an undergraduate or higher degree program in a human services field.
Have a GED or high school diploma, or 1–2 years of relevant experience.
Obtain CPR and First Aid (SFA) certification within 60 days of hire if not already certified, and maintain it to retain employment.
Have Department of Public Health certification in medication administration, or obtain MAP certification within six months of hire; recertification is required every two years.
At programs where Safety Care certification is required, obtain it within 90 days of hire to retain employment.
Be able to walk up and down stairs and provide emergency physical intervention as needed.
Have a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and one year of driving experience.
Be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Follow program models and clinical, programmatic, and quality protocols, including participation in meetings, trainings, data collection, and community relationships as required.
Use sound clinical judgment when observing, supporting, resourcing, and communicating about individuals.
Teach and reinforce activities of daily living, including medication management, hygiene, cleaning, personal property management, relationship development, budgeting, and safety.
Implement and develop program activities to reinforce and develop skills, including through teachable moments.
Follow and implement program safety procedures, including crisis assessment, prevention, and intervention as needed.
Accompany individuals to medical, dental, and psychiatric appointments or leisure activities using public transportation or an agency vehicle.
Maintain programmatic documentation.
Perform household and property maintenance tasks to support the general upkeep of the residence.
Provide specialized training and instruction to individuals and coworkers in assigned roles, such as Medication Officer, Human Rights Officer, Van Officer, Safety Officer, or Activities Coordinator.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned by supervising personnel.