DDS Residential Counselor - West Brookfield Apts Upstairs

DDS Residential Counselor - West Brookfield Apts Upstairs

Location: West Brookfield, MA

Salary: USD $20.00/hour

Employment Type: Full-time

Seniority Level: Entry level

Open Sky supports adults with developmental and intellectual challenges who are referred by the Department of Developmental Services. Our mission is to provide homes that are safe, nurturing, and address the individual’s personal needs and preferences. Every individual in an Open Sky residential program is encouraged to play an active role in community life, whether it be by volunteering, taking classes, participating in group outings, or joining a health club.

Our dedicated staff ensures that individuals have the necessary supports and skills to build a successful and satisfying life in the community while enabling individuals to lead meaningful and active lives.

As a Residential Counselor, you will support individuals diagnosed with a Developmental Disability to live as independently as possible, while providing evidence‑based treatment and care within a group living environment. You will provide guidance, support, and perform various levels of activities of daily living. Through implementing procedures that ensure the health, safety, and well‑being of individuals, you will help them live a healthy, productive, and independent life and advocate for their needs.

• Assist in developing individualized, person‑centered treatment plans and play a lead role in the daily implementation plans.
• Implement all procedures that ensure the health, safety, and well‑being of individuals and the general cleanliness and safety of the physical site.
• Assist individuals to access and/or provide transportation.
• Review and complete all required documentation.

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent, required.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record, required.
• Reliability, willingness to learn, and openness to new opportunities.

• Excellent supervision (individual and group), professional development, and training opportunities.
• Generous paid time off plan – starting with 29 days (almost 6 weeks) in the first year, increasing to 32 days in the second year, and a maximum of 43 days (over 8 weeks).
• Tuition reimbursement for higher education and various human services certifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with a prescription plan.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Life insurance (100% employer‑paid).
• Eligibility for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
• And more!

Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or disabled veteran status.