Residential Counselor
About The Position
As a Direct Care Staff member, the Residential Counselor provides care and support to individuals with diverse needs and helps create a positive, engaging environment. The role includes assisting with personal care, planning activities tailored to individuals’ interests and abilities, creating programs that encourage socialization and personal growth, and supporting the development of life skills. The counselor works with a team and documents and shares participants’ experiences and progress. The position is located in Framingham, Massachusetts. It is full time, with a high school, HiSET, or GED education level and an hourly salary range of $19.50–$20.50. Travel is negligible, and the job shift is listed as any.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Genuine passion for helping others and making a positive impact.
- Ability to develop creative solutions.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing needs and schedules.
- Valid driver's license and ability to transport individuals if required for the position.
- Ability to maintain energy in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to lift or carry lightweight and moderately heavy objects and assist with lifting and transferring participants.
- Ability to implement safety restraint procedures and apply First Aid and CPR.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a direct care role.
- Ability to bring excitement and dynamic energy to situations.
- A fun-loving spirit and a sense of humor.
Responsibilities
- Provide positive, energetic support to individuals.
- Assist individuals with personal care tasks.
- Plan and organize engaging activities suited to individuals’ interests and abilities.
- Design programs and events that promote socialization and personal growth.
- Support individuals in developing life skills.
- Collaborate with a team.
- Document and share participants’ experiences and progress.
- Drive and transport individuals when required for the position.
- Assist with lifting and transferring participants.
- Implement safety restraint procedures in response to emergencies or treatment plans, and apply First Aid and CPR.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
