Residential Counselor

We make a difference—in your community and in your career!

We are seeking upbeat, conscientious, and hardworking residential counselors to join our site in Wakefield. This is a great part-time opportunity within a growing, stable, and highly regarded organization, offering valuable human services experience while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Make a real difference in people's lives through rewarding work. Our jobs offer excellent benefits, including healthcare, professional development opportunities, and generous time off—all within a respectful and inclusive environment. Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace in 2022 and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• Eleven paid holidays
• Vacation, personal, and sick time with accruals increasing with tenure
• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Plans
• Referral bonuses
• Discounts for movies, sports, and entertainment events
• YMCA membership discounts

Riverside Community Care provides mental health, developmental and cognitive disabilities services, addiction treatment, and early childhood services in Massachusetts.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Requests can be made at accessibility or .

All new hires must complete Form I-9 and provide proof of identity and work eligibility. An Automated Employment Decision Tool will evaluate your skills and responses. For details on bias audits and data use, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). NYC applicants can request alternative processes or accommodations at aedt or .