Residential Counselor MAP
About The Position
BAMSI is seeking a Residential Counselor to provide rehabilitative support to adults in Group Living Environments (GLE). The role focuses on helping residents develop daily-living skills and participate in their communities. The counselor teaches activities of daily living and socialization skills; implements treatment plans and behavioral interventions under clinician guidance; administers or supervises medications according to MAP guidelines; transports residents to appointments and community activities; advocates for residents; and maintains a safe, clean home environment with timely documentation. The position is 40 hours per week, scheduled Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. and Sunday from 3 p.m. to 7 a.m. BAMSI is a nonprofit organization founded in Brockton, Massachusetts, in 1975, with a mission to meet people where they are so they can learn, grow, and thrive. The organization emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, accessibility, holistic care, and reducing stigma surrounding mental illness, disability, and addiction.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 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
- 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.
- 12 paid holidays.
- Two weeks of sick time.
- Highly specialized paid trainings, including the opportunity to earn CEUs.
- HSA and competitive benefit package.
- 403B plan with discretionary match.
- Wellness activities.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Career development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
