[22511LA] Residential Counselor MAP
About The Position
BAMSI is seeking a Residential Counselor to provide rehabilitative support to adults in Group Living Environments (GLE). The role helps residents develop daily living skills and integrate into the community while supporting their growth and independence. The counselor implements treatment plans and behavioral interventions under clinician guidance, administers or supervises medications according to MAP guidelines, and documents care. The position also involves transporting residents, advocating for their needs, modeling healthy coping strategies, and maintaining a safe, clean home environment. This is a 40-hour-per-week position scheduled Sunday through Thursday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. MAP (Medication Administration Program) certification is required. Candidates who are not currently certified must be willing to complete employer-provided training and successfully obtain certification within three months.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to assist residents with mobility, including bending and standing.
- Strong English communication skills.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Compassion, patience, and commitment to trauma-informed care.
- Current MAP (Medication Administration Program) certification, or willingness to complete employer-provided training and obtain certification within three months.
Nice To Haves
- Mental health experience.
- Lived experience.
- 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 documentation in a timely manner.
Benefits
- Four weeks combined vacation, personal, and cultural holiday time.
- 12 paid holidays.
- Two weeks of sick time.
- Specialized paid trainings, including opportunity to earn CEUs.
- HSA and competitive benefits package.
- 403B plan with discretionary match.
- Wellness activities.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Career development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
