Worcester Respite - Residential Counselor- Relief Per Diem

Description and Responsibilities

Are you looking for a rewarding position that provides flexibility while allowing you to manage your personal, work, and/or school schedule?

Join our Relief Team!

As a Relief Counselor, you gain experience while playing a crucial role in supporting individuals facing mental health challenges by helping them live independently and live beyond their perceived limitations.

Open Sky's Respite programs are short-term group living environments that provide treatment of intermittent crisis and stabilization for adults who are diagnosed with a mental health and/or substance use disorder. The goal of the Respite program is to work collaboratively with individuals to develop skills to maintain their independence in the community and live a life that is not defined by their mental illness.

The Relief Counselor supports individuals to live as independently as possible, while providing evidence-based treatment and care, within a group living environment. Counselors act as strong advocates for individuals served and understand the importance of community integration.

Other Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing individualized, person-centered treatment plans and play a lead role in the daily implementation plans.

• Assist individuals to access and/or provide transportation.

• Implement activities that create opportunities for the development of valued roles and personal relationships in the community.

• Review and complete all required documentation.

The organization recognizes skills, location, training and population served in certain programs by offering an additional hourly differential. Ask your recruiter if this position qualifies for an additional hourly differential!

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, required.

• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record, required.

• Reliability, willingness to learn, and being open to new opportunities.

About Us

At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life.

Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL.

At Open Sky, you’ll join over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond.

As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives.

Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility and begin your career with Open Sky today!

Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include:

• Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities

• Generous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!)

• We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan

• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match

• Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)

• Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

• And more!

Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or disabled Veteran status.

Base Rate

USD $17.50/Hr.

Job ID2026-10709

CityWorcester

StateMassachusetts

Base RateUSD $17.50/Hr.

Maximum RateUSD $17.50/Hr.