Residential Counselor - Riverside Community Care
Wakefield, MA 01880
About the Job
We make a difference- in your community and in your career!
We are looking for upbeat, conscientious and hardworking residential counselors for our site inWakefield!
Greatpart time opportunity available to join our growing, stable and highly regarded organization, obtaining human services experience while making a difference in the lives of others.
Work as part of a team to provide support, supervision, skills training and community outings for individuals with developmental disabilities. Staff and residents work on meal preparation and other activities of daily livingtogether. A candidate who is an active team player is important.
We work to encourage individuals to identify their strengths, develop and practice new skills, and actualize their hopes and dreams.
Training and supervision provided.
Schedule:
Sun 11a-10p,Mon 2p-10p, Tues & Fri 3p-10p, Sat 9a-4p (40hrs)
To learn more about our Residential Programs, please watch this inspiring video! Riverside Residential Services
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 Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace in 2022 and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.
Benefits include:
- 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
Learn more about our benefits and culture:
Hear what employees think about working for Riverside!
Required Skills
Valid driver's license required
Required Experience
- High school degree 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.