Residential Counselor
About The Position
BAMSI, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 1975, is dedicated to connecting people with services to enrich their lives, impacting over 50,000 individuals annually. The organization's mission is to support individuals in learning, growing, and thriving, with a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Accessibility, and to abolishing stigmas around mental illness, disability, and addiction. This Residential Counselor role involves providing rehabilitative support to adults in Group Living Environments (GLEs), helping them develop daily living skills and integrate into the community. The position requires fostering independence, implementing treatment plans, administering medications, and maintaining a supportive home environment.
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 or 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.
- Complete employer-provided training and successfully 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
