Community Based Counselor - Part Time at Riverside Community Care

Norwood, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jun, 26

Salary

21.67

Posted On

29 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Direct Supports, Guidance, Education, Advocacy, Supervision, Developmental Disabilities Support, Cognitive Disabilities Support, Community Living Support, Health Maintenance, Emotional Health Support, Relationship Fostering, Independence Building, Teamwork, Individual Uniqueness Appreciation

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Riverside Community Care Love What You Do! Community Based Counselor also known as Individual Support Counselor The Individual Support Counselor works as part of a team to provide direct supports, guidance, education, advocacy and supervision for individuals with developmental and cognitive disabilities. The Individual Support Counselor helps individuals live safely in the community, maintain their physical and emotional health, foster relationships with family and community to develop the skills necessary to increase the individual’s independence. Interaction between staff and individuals will reflect an appreciation of each individual’s uniqueness with the expectation and goal of mutual learning and growth. The catchment area is Norwood/Walpole/Canton Area. Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 10am-2pm (20 hours) Rate: $21.67/hour 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 * 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 [https://www.riversidecc.org/about-riverside-community-care/our-culture/] Hear what employees think about working for Riverside! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh5_qJ-SZ7o]

Responsibilities

The Individual Support Counselor provides direct supports, guidance, education, advocacy, and supervision to individuals with developmental and cognitive disabilities to help them live safely in the community. This role focuses on fostering relationships and developing skills necessary to increase the individual's independence.