Residential Counselor

Brockton Area Multi-Servi•Carver, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

BAMSI is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 1975, dedicated to "bringing people and services together" to enrich the lives of children, families, individuals, and seniors. The organization impacts over 50,000 individuals annually, with a mission to help people learn, grow, and thrive. BAMSI is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Accessibility, fostering a holistic system of care, and working to abolish stigmas surrounding mental illness, disability, and addiction. This role involves providing rehabilitative support to adults in Group Living Environments (GLE), fostering skills for daily living and community integration.

Requirements

MAP (Medication Administration Program) certification is required for this position. Candidates without current certification must be willing to complete employer-provided training and successfully obtain certification within 3 months.
High school diploma/GED; direct care experience preferred.
Valid driver’s license and ability to assist with mobility (bending, standing, etc.).
Strong communication skills (English) and basic computer proficiency.
Compassion, patience, and commitment to trauma-informed care.

Nice To Haves

Lived experience or multilingual abilities (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese).

Responsibilities

Provide rehabilitative support to adults in Group Living Environments (GLE), fostering skills for daily living and community integration.
Teach ADLs (cooking, budgeting, medication management) and socialization skills.
Implement Treatment Plans and behavioral interventions under clinician guidance.
Administer/supervise medications by 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 timely documentation.