Residential Counselor - Pleasant St. (Gardner)
About The Position
The Residential Counselor supports individuals in achieving greater independence and quality of life through direct care, guidance, and skill-building in residential and community-based settings. The role assists individuals with daily living activities, community participation, and personal goals while maintaining a safe, healthy, and supportive environment. Residential Counselors advocate for the people they support and promote community engagement, self-determination, and meaningful relationships. The position includes helping develop and implement individualized, person-centered support plans; supporting daily living skills and personal goals; helping individuals access transportation and community resources; and implementing activities that encourage inclusion, relationship building, personal growth, and valued social roles. The counselor also maintains a safe and clean environment and completes required documentation accurately and on time. Open Sky provides person-centered, compassionate, evidence-based, and individualized services. The organization emphasizes respect, inclusion, opportunity, anti-racism, racial equity, trauma-informed practice, continuous learning, and employee well-being. The stated pay range is $20.00 per hour, with possible additional hourly differentials for certain positions based on skills, location, training, and program responsibilities; applicants are advised to ask their recruiter whether this role 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 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 individuals and promote community engagement, self-determination, and meaningful relationships.
Benefits
- 29 days of paid time off in the first year, including 12 paid holidays; the plan increases to 32 days in the second year, with a current maximum of 43 days.
- Tuition reimbursement 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 paid 100% by the employer.
- Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
- Individual and group supervision, professional development, and training opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
