Residential Counselor - Part Time
About The Position
Riverside Community Care provides person-centered support for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, autism, or acquired brain injury. Residential Counselors help residents develop daily living skills, build relationships, and participate as valued members of their communities. The role combines support, supervision, coaching, and companionship. Counselors help residents maintain physical and emotional health and live safely in the community; foster relationships with housemates, family members, and neighbors; develop skills that increase independence, confidence, and self-determination; and participate in community activities, work, and volunteer opportunities that reflect their goals and interests. Interactions are grounded in respect for each individual’s uniqueness, and counselors encourage residents to identify strengths, explore opportunities, and pursue their hopes and dreams. Residences are neighborhood homes typically shared by three to five people, with private bedrooms and shared living spaces. Staff provide ongoing guidance and support, with staffing schedules tailored to residents’ needs. The schedule for this position is Tuesday through Thursday, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., for 32 hours per week. Pay is $20.60 per hour.
Responsibilities
- Support residents in maintaining their physical and emotional health and living safely in the community.
- Foster residents’ relationships with housemates, family members, and neighbors.
- Help residents develop and practice skills that increase independence, confidence, and self-determination.
- Support residents’ participation in community activities, work, and volunteer opportunities that reflect their goals and interests.
- Provide support, supervision, coaching, companionship, guidance, and ongoing assistance.
- Encourage residents to identify their strengths, explore opportunities, and pursue their hopes and dreams.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Medical and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Twelve paid holidays
- Vacation, personal, and sick time accruals; vacation accrual increases with tenure
- Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan
- Employee Assistance Plan and Travel Assistance Plan
- Employee referral bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
- Discounts to movie theaters, sporting events, and entertainment events
- YMCA discount: 10% off monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
