We make a difference- in your community and in your career!
Are you looking for a rewarding and flexible career as a Residential Counselor?
Come work for our Developmental and Cognitive Services Division at Riverside Community Care!
We are looking for upbeat, conscientious and hardworking Residential Counselors for our site in Wakefield!
We have a great opportunity available to join our growing, stable and highly regarded organization, obtaining human services experience while making a difference in the lives of others. The Residential Counselor helps individuals maintain their physical and emotional health, foster relationships with housemates, family and community, live safely in the community and develop the skills necessary to increase the individual’s independence. Interaction between staff and individuals will reflect an appreciation of each individual’s uniqueness.
In this rewarding position, you will work as part of a team to provide support, supervision, skills training and community outings for individuals with developmental disabilities.
We work to encourage individuals to identify their strengths, develop and practice new skills, and actualize their hopes and dreams.
Schedule: 37 hours
Tuesday 2pm-10pm
Friday 2pm-11pm
Saturday 9am-11pm
Sunday 9am-3pm
Rate: $20.00/hour
Why You'll Love Riverside
We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace in 2022 and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.
Benefits include:
- Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
- Eleven paid holidays
- Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
- Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
- Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
- Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
- Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee
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Required Skills
- Valid driver's license required.
Required Experience
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High school degree and 1-2 years experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities required
Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.