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Residential Counselor

$20 per hour

Riverside Community Care

Riverside Community Care

Love What You Do!

Residential Counselor

We have a great opportunity available to join our growing, stable, and highly regarded organization, where you can obtain valuable human services experience while making a difference in the lives of others!

We provide person-centered supports for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, autism, or acquired brain injury – helping each person learn daily living skills, build meaningful relationships, and become a valued member of their community.

As a Residential Counselor, you’ll be part of a supportive team that helps individuals:

  • Maintain their physical and emotional health and live safely in the community.

  • Foster relationships with housemates, family members, and neighbors.

  • Develop and practice skills that increase independence, confidence, and self-determination.

  • Participate in community activities, work, and volunteer opportunities that reflect their 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.

About Our Residences

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 provide 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.

Schedule: (40 hrs)

Sunday 11am-10pm

Monday 2pm-10pm

Tuesday 3pm-10pm

Friday 3pm-10pm

Saturday 9am-4pm

Pay Rate: $20.00/hourly

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 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

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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.

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