Residential Counselor - Relief - Riverside Community Care
Wakefield, MA 01880
About the Job
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 provided.
Flexible shifts available in: North Reading, Reading, Wakefield, Peabody and Stoneham
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 Forbes named Riverside a best-in-state employer.
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Hear what employees think about working for Riverside!
Required Skills
- 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
Required Experience
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.