[1666H] Residential Counselor

Brockton Area Multi-Servi•Taunton, MA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

BAMSI is hiring a Residential Counselor for a Group Living Environment in Taunton, Massachusetts. The position provides rehabilitative support to adults, helping residents develop daily living skills and integrate into the community. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The role is non-exempt. The position requires Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification. Candidates who are not currently certified must be willing to complete employer-provided training and obtain certification within three months. The counselor teaches daily living and socialization skills, implements treatment plans and behavioral interventions under clinician guidance, administers or supervises medication according to MAP guidelines, and documents care. The role also includes transporting residents, advocating for their needs, modeling healthy coping strategies, and maintaining a safe and clean home environment. BAMSI describes itself as a nonprofit organization founded in Brockton, Massachusetts, in 1975. Its mission is to meet people where they are so they can learn, grow, and thrive. The organization states its commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and accessibility, holistic care, and reducing stigma surrounding mental illness, disability, and addiction. BAMSI offers hands-on training and support, a collaborative culture, and opportunities for career development.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
MAP certification; candidates without current certification must be willing to complete employer-provided training and obtain certification within three months.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to assist with mobility, including bending and standing.
Strong English communication skills.
Basic computer proficiency.
Compassion, patience, and commitment to trauma-informed care.

Nice To Haves

Direct care experience.
Lived experience.
Multilingual abilities, such as Spanish or Portuguese.

Responsibilities

Provide rehabilitative support to adults in Group Living Environments, fostering daily living skills and community integration.
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.