Residential Counselor - Brain Injury Services
About The Position
Eliot is seeking a Residential Counselor for its Brain Injury division. The Brain Injury programs provide innovative support to adults with brain injuries, helping them enhance their lives, develop personal skills, participate in community activities, and build supportive relationships. The Residential Counselor provides restorative skill-building activities and support to help individuals rebuild communication proficiency, social and behavioral skills, self-help abilities, and the ability to manage daily activities. The role supports day-to-day group-home operations and helps residents participate fully in their communities. Schedules listed include weekday and weekend shifts from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and/or 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. The hourly rate is $20.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Experience working with intellectually disabled or brain-injured adults.
- Ability to drive the residence van.
- Valid Massachusetts driver’s license.
- Maintain a personally owned vehicle.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the day-to-day operations of a group home for individuals.
- Support individuals in using community resources and establishing memberships in their communities, and help reduce community stigma through education.
- Provide personal care, prepare meals, and provide skills education.
- Administer medications as needed.
- Transport individuals to day programs, appointments, and activities as needed.
- Provide restorative skill-building activities and support to rebuild communication, social and behavioral skills, self-help abilities, and daily living management.
Benefits
- Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays for benefit-eligible positions.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for benefit-eligible positions.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Discounted fitness services and access to childcare resources.
- Company-paid life and accidental death insurance.
- Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
