Residential Counselor

Residential Counselor

Location: Medford, MA

Department: Developmental and Cognitive Services

Job :

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7am-3pm (40 hrs)

Rate: $20.00/hr

We offer a great opportunity for a Residential Counselor who seeks valuable human services experience while making a difference in the lives of others.

• Maintain residents’ physical and emotional health and promote their safe community living.
• Foster relationships with housemates, family members, and neighbors.
• Develop and practice skills that increase independence, confidence, and self‑determination.
• Facilitate participation in community activities, work, and volunteer opportunities that align with residents’ goals and interests.

Your role combines support, supervision, coaching, and companionship. Every interaction is rooted in respect and appreciation for each individual’s uniqueness. You’ll encourage residents to identify their strengths, explore new opportunities, and actualize their hopes and dreams.

Our homes are located in welcoming neighborhood settings, each designed to meet the needs of the individuals who live there. Typically, 3–5 people share a home, enjoying private bedrooms and shared living spaces. Residents are encouraged to decorate their rooms and take pride in their home while staff provides ongoing guidance and support. Employees are available 24/7, with staffing schedules tailored to meet the needs of the individuals served.

Every shift offers the chance to build relationships, see progress, and be part of something meaningful.

• 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

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Bilingual in Spanish strongly highly preferred.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous related experience preferred.

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 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.