Residential Counselor

Brockton Area Multi-Servi • Carver, MA

24d

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 schedule is 23 hours per week: Saturday 7 AM–3 PM, Sunday 9 AM–6 PM, and Monday 3 PM–9 PM. The position is non-exempt and pays $20–$23.75 per hour.

MAP (Medication Administration Program) certification is required. Candidates who do not currently hold certification must be willing to complete employer-provided training and successfully obtain certification within three months. The counselor teaches daily living and socialization skills, implements treatment plans and behavioral interventions under clinician guidance, administers or supervises medications, and supports residents’ safety, care, and community participation.

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

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• MAP certification is required; candidates without current certification must be willing to complete employer-provided training and obtain certification 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

• Direct care experience preferred.
• Lived experience or 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 in accordance with 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 of combined vacation, personal, and cultural holiday time.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Two weeks of sick time.
• Specialized paid trainings, including the opportunity 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