Residential Counselor – Part Time

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

Are you looking for a rewarding and flexible career as a Residential Counselor?

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

We are looking for upbeat, conscientious and hardworking Residential Counselors for our site in Wakefield!

We have a great opportunity available to join our growing, stable and highly regarded organization, obtaining human services experience while making a difference in the lives of others. The Residential Counselor helps individuals maintain their physical and emotional health, foster relationships with housemates, family and community, live safely in the community and develop the skills necessary to increase the individual’s independence. Interaction between staff and individuals will reflect an appreciation of each individual’s uniqueness.

In this rewarding position, you will work as part of a team to provide support, supervision, skills training and community outings for individuals with developmental disabilities.

We work to encourage individuals to identify their strengths, develop and practice new skills, and actualize their hopes and dreams.

Schedule: 37 hours

Tuesday 2pm-10pm

Friday 2pm-11pm

Saturday 9am-11pm

Sunday 9am-3pm

Rate: $20.00/hour

Why Youll 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:

Our Benefits (https://www.riversidecc.org/careers/employee-benefits/)

Our Culture

Hear what employees think about working for Riverside (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh5qJ-SZ7o) !

Required Skills

Valid drivers license required.

Required Experience

High school degree and 1-2 years experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities 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.