Residential Counselor - Deerfield Rd.

Open Sky Community Services • Sharon, MA

21d

About The Position

The Residential Counselor supports individuals in achieving greater independence and quality of life in residential and community-based settings. The role provides direct care, guidance, and skill-building support, including assistance with daily living activities, community participation, and personal goals. The Residential Counselor advocates for the people they support and promotes community engagement, self-determination, and meaningful relationships while helping maintain a safe, healthy, and supportive environment.

The position includes assisting with individualized, person-centered service and support plans and their implementation; supporting daily living, skill development, and personal goals; helping individuals access transportation and community resources; and facilitating activities that foster community inclusion, relationship building, personal growth, and valued social roles. The Residential Counselor also maintains required documentation accurately and on time.

The organization may offer additional hourly differentials for certain positions based on skills, location, training, and program responsibilities. Applicants are encouraged to ask the recruiter whether this position qualifies.

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 people supported and promote community engagement, self-determination, and meaningful relationships.

Benefits

• Excellent 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 for higher education 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 fully 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