Residential Counselor - Part Time

Riverside Community Care • North Reading, MA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Riverside Community Care is seeking a part-time Residential Counselor to join their growing organization. This role offers valuable human services experience while making a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, autism, or acquired brain injury. The position involves providing person-centered supports to help individuals learn daily living skills, build meaningful relationships, and become valued members of their community. The Residential Counselor will be part of a supportive team that assists individuals in maintaining their physical and emotional health, fostering relationships, developing independence, and participating in community activities. The role combines support, supervision, coaching, and companionship, with every interaction rooted in respect for each individual’s uniqueness. Counselors encourage residents to identify strengths, explore opportunities, and actualize their hopes and dreams. The residences are in welcoming neighborhood settings, typically housing 3-5 people with private bedrooms and shared living spaces. Staff provide ongoing guidance and support, and are available 24/7 with schedules tailored to individual needs. Every shift offers the chance to build relationships, see progress, and be part of something meaningful.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license required.
• High school degree required.
• 1-2 years experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain residents' physical and emotional health and help them live safely in the community.
• Foster relationships with housemates, family members, and neighbors.
• Develop and practice skills that increase independence, confidence, and self-determination.
• Encourage participation in community activities, work, and volunteer opportunities that reflect residents' goals and interests.
• Provide support, supervision, coaching, and companionship.
• Encourage residents to identify their strengths, explore new opportunities, and actualize their hopes and dreams.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
• Eleven paid holidays
• Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
• Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
• Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
• Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee

What This Job Offers

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