Residential Counselor

MAB Community Services • Canton, MA

8d • $20 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Direct Care Staff member, the Residential Counselor provides care and support to individuals with diverse needs, helping create a positive and engaging environment. The role includes assisting with personal care, planning activities that reflect individuals’ interests and abilities, and supporting the development of life skills. The counselor collaborates with colleagues and documents experiences and progress.

The position involves frequent walking, standing, and driving, maintaining energy in a fast-paced environment, lifting and carrying lightweight and moderately heavy objects, and assisting with lifting and transferring participants. The employee must be able to implement safety restraint procedures in emergencies or as required by treatment plans and apply First Aid and CPR.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Genuine passion for helping others and making a positive impact.
• Ability to think creatively and develop 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 in response to emergencies or treatment plans and apply First Aid and CPR.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a direct care role.
• A knack for bringing excitement and dynamic energy to situations.
• Communication style that includes humor and wit.

Responsibilities

• Provide joy, energy, positivity, care, and support to individuals with diverse needs.
• Assist individuals with personal care tasks.
• Plan and organize engaging activities suited to each individual’s interests and abilities.
• Design programs and events that promote socialization and personal growth.
• Support individuals in developing essential life skills through engaging and interactive approaches.
• Collaborate with team members.
• Document and share experiences, successes, and other noteworthy moments.
• Assist with lifting and transferring participants and implement safety restraint procedures when required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED