Residential Counselor - Relief

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Wakefield, MA

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

Are you looking to work extra hours?

Come work for our Developmental and Cognitive Services Division at Riverside Community Care!

We are looking for upbeat, conscientious and hardworking Residential Counselors!

Flexible relief opportunity that allows an employee to obtain human services experience while making a difference in the lives of others! Work with individuals to identify their strengths, develop and practice new skills, and actualize their hopes and dreams.

In this position you will work as part of a team to provide support, supervision, skills training for individuals; also, you will assist on community outings with individuals with developmental disabilities. This is a great environment to gain hands‑on skills in a fast growing and specialized sector of the mental health and human service field. Relief Counselors must be certified in CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration;

on‑site training is provided. Supervision is provided.

Flexible shifts available in:
North Reading, Reading, Wakefield, Peabody and Stoneham

• $15.97 /hour with MAP certification
• $15.45 /hour without MAP

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 Forbes named Riverside a best‑in‑state employer.

• 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 required
• Basic computer skills required
• Valid driver’s license required
• Ability to assist in the lifting of an adult person

• High School Diploma 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.