Residential Counselor

Brockton Area Multi-Servi • Brockton, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

BAMSI is hiring a Residential Counselor to provide rehabilitative support to adults in Group Living Environments (GLE). The role focuses on helping residents build daily living skills, increase independence, and participate in their communities. The counselor implements treatment plans and behavioral interventions under clinician guidance, supports residents with medication management in accordance with MAP guidelines, and documents care. The position is based at Torrey St in Brockton and is scheduled for 32 hours per week, Saturday through Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The stated pay range is $20 to $23.75 per hour.

BAMSI is a nonprofit organization founded in Brockton, Massachusetts, in 1975. Its mission is to meet each person where they are so they can learn, grow, and thrive. BAMSI emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and accessibility, holistic care, and reducing stigma around mental illness, disability, and addiction.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• MAP certification is required; BAMSI provides MAP classes, and certification must be obtained within three months.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to assist with mobility, including bending and standing.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Compassion, patience, and commitment to trauma-informed care.

Nice To Haves

• Mental health experience.
• Lived experience.
• Multilingual abilities, such as Spanish or Portuguese.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative support to adults in Group Living Environments, fostering daily living skills and community integration.
• Teach activities of daily living, including cooking, budgeting, and medication management, as well as socialization skills.
• Implement treatment plans and behavioral interventions under clinician guidance.
• Administer or supervise medications according to MAP guidelines and document care.
• Transport residents to appointments and community activities.
• Advocate for residents’ needs and model healthy coping strategies.
• Maintain a safe, clean home environment and complete documentation in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Four weeks combined vacation, personal, and cultural holiday time.
• Twelve paid holidays.
• Two weeks of sick time.
• Specialized paid trainings, including opportunities to earn CEUs.
• HSA and competitive benefits package.
• 403(b) plan with discretionary match.
• Wellness activities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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