[1666H] Residential Counselor

Brockton Area Multi-Servi•Taunton, MA

19d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

BAMSI is hiring a Residential Counselor - MAP to provide rehabilitative support to adults in Group Living Environments (GLE). The role focuses on fostering residents’ daily living skills, independence, and community integration through instruction, treatment-plan implementation, medication support, advocacy, and transportation. MAP certification is required; candidates without current certification must be willing to complete employer-provided training and obtain certification within three months. The position is based in Taunton, Massachusetts, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
MAP (Medication Administration Program) certification, or willingness 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 preferred.
Lived experience or 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 timely documentation.