Residential Counselor - Part Time

Riverside Community Care•Foxboro, MA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Riverside Community Care is hiring a part-time Residential Counselor to provide person-centered support to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, autism, or acquired brain injury. The role combines support, supervision, coaching, and companionship, with every interaction grounded in respect for each individual’s uniqueness. The counselor encourages residents to identify their strengths, explore opportunities, and pursue their hopes and goals. Counselors help residents maintain physical and emotional health and live safely in the community; foster relationships with housemates, family members, and neighbors; develop skills that promote independence, confidence, and self-determination; and participate in community activities, work, and volunteer opportunities aligned with their goals and interests. Residences are neighborhood homes typically shared by three to five people, with private bedrooms and shared living spaces. Staff provide ongoing guidance and support, and employees are available 24/7, with schedules tailored to residents’ needs. The schedule for this position is Tuesday through Thursday, 2 p.m.–10 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., for 32 hours per week. Pay is $20.60 per hour.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Basic computer skills.
Valid driver’s license.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Support residents in maintaining their physical and emotional health and living safely in the community.
Help residents foster relationships with housemates, family members, and neighbors.
Coach residents in developing and practicing skills that increase independence, confidence, and self-determination.
Support residents’ participation in community activities, work, and volunteer opportunities that reflect their goals and interests.
Provide supervision, companionship, guidance, and ongoing support in the residence.
Encourage residents to identify their strengths, explore new opportunities, and pursue their hopes and goals.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance options
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical and dependent-care flexible spending accounts
Twelve paid holidays
Accrued vacation, personal, and sick time
Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan
Employee Assistance Plan and Travel Assistance Plan
Employee referral bonuses for referrals resulting in hiring
Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee
Professional development opportunities