1917M Residential Counselor MAP

Brockton Area Multi-Servi • Framingham, MA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

BAMSI is hiring a Residential Counselor to provide rehabilitative support to adults in Group Living Environments (GLE), fostering daily living skills and community integration. The position is based in Framingham, Massachusetts, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Wednesday through Sunday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. It is non-exempt.

Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification is required. Candidates who do not have current certification must be willing to complete employer-provided training and successfully obtain certification within three months. The role involves teaching activities of daily living and socialization skills, implementing treatment plans and behavioral interventions under clinician guidance, administering or supervising medications in accordance with MAP guidelines, and documenting care.

BAMSI is a nonprofit organization founded in 1975. Its mission is to meet each person where they are so they can learn, grow, and thrive. The organization 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; candidates without current certification must be willing to complete employer-provided training and successfully 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 is preferred.
• Lived experience.
• Multilingual abilities, such as Spanish or Portuguese.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative support to adults in Group Living Environments and foster 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 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 timely documentation.

Benefits

• Four weeks 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 benefit package.
• 403B plan with discretionary match.
• Wellness activities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Career development opportunities.
• Hands-on training and support to help employees earn MAP certification and develop new skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED