Residential Counselor MAP
About The Position
This position involves providing rehabilitative support to adults residing in Group Living Environments (GLEs). The Residential Counselor will foster skills for daily living and community integration, including teaching Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as cooking, budgeting, and medication management, as well as socialization skills. Responsibilities also include implementing Treatment Plans and behavioral interventions under clinician guidance, administering and supervising medications according to MAP guidelines, transporting residents to appointments and community activities, advocating for their needs, modeling healthy coping strategies, and maintaining a safe, clean home environment with timely documentation. BAMSI, founded in 1975, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization impacting over 50,000 individuals annually by connecting people with services. The organization is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Accessibility, aiming to create a holistic system of care and abolish stigmas surrounding mental illness, disability, and addiction.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to assist with mobility (bending, standing, etc.)
- Strong communication skills (English)
- Basic computer proficiency
- Compassion, patience, and commitment to trauma-informed care
- Willingness to complete employer-provided training and successfully obtain MAP certification within 3 months (if not currently certified)
Nice To Haves
- Direct care experience
- Lived experience
- 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
- Obtain MAP (Medication Administration Program) certification within 3 months if not currently certified
- 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
Benefits
- 4 weeks combined vacation, personal and cultural holiday
- 12 paid holidays
- 2 weeks Sick Time
- Highly Specialized Paid Trainings including 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
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
