Residential Counselor - Grafton House

Open Sky Community Services • Grafton, MA

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About The Position

The Residential Counselor supports individuals in achieving greater independence and quality of life by providing direct care, guidance, and skill-building support in residential and community-based settings. The role assists individuals with daily living activities, community participation, and personal goal attainment while maintaining a safe, healthy, and supportive environment. Residential Counselors advocate for the people they support and promote community engagement, self-determination, and meaningful relationships.

The position also assists in developing and implementing individualized, person-centered service and support plans; supports daily living, skill development, and personal goals; helps individuals access transportation and community resources; and implements activities that foster inclusion, relationships, personal growth, and valued social roles. It maintains a clean and supportive environment and completes required documentation accurately and promptly.

Open Sky Community Services provides person-centered, compassionate, evidence-based, individualized support to help people build on their strengths, develop skills, increase independence, strengthen natural supports, and improve well-being. The organization emphasizes inclusion, opportunity, racial equity, justice, trauma-informed practice, transparency, continuous learning, and employee well-being. Open Sky has over 1,300 professionals and serves communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Reliability, willingness to learn, and openness to new opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing individualized, person-centered service and support plans and actively participate in their implementation.
• Provide support with daily living activities, skill development, and personal goal achievement.
• Assist individuals with accessing transportation and community resources as needed.
• Implement activities that promote community inclusion, relationship building, personal growth, and the development of valued social roles.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment that promotes the health, safety, and well-being of individuals served.
• Review, complete, and maintain required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Advocate for the individuals supported and promote community engagement, self-determination, and meaningful relationships.

Benefits

• Individual and group supervision, professional development, and training opportunities.
• Paid time off starting at 29 days in the first year, including 12 paid holidays; increases to 32 days in the second year, with a current maximum of 43 days.
• Tuition reimbursement and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with prescription plan.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Life insurance paid by the employer.
• Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

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