Developmental Services Relief Counselor at Bay Cove Human Services, Inc.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 May, 26

Salary

17.84

Posted On

01 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Direct Services, Crisis Prevention, Intervention, Medication Management, Daily Living Skills Teaching, Supportive Counseling, Documentation, Program Implementation, Communication, Writing, Collaboration, CPR, First Aid, Prevent Training

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Bay Cove Human Services’ mission is to partner with people to overcome challenges and realize personal potential. Bay Cove pursues this mission by providing individualized and compassionate services to people facing the challenges associated with developmental disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorders, and homelessness at more than 175 program sites throughout Greater Boston and Southeastern Massachusetts. Bay Cove Human Services is committed to ensuring the representation and participation of candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We encourage all qualified individuals, particularly those from historically marginalized groups, to apply. Job Summary: The Relief Counselor provides direct services to adults living in residential programs in a manner that promotes consumer stability, development of skills, empowerment, and recovery. Shifts Available: Weekdays and Weekends Mornings - 7am-4:30pm Afternoons - 3pm-11:30pm Overnights - 11pm-8:30am This is a non-exempt position. Essential Functions of the Position: Implements program activities which will foster the consumers' growth, address treatment plan goals, and help them use developed skills. Follows shift log assignments and completes all shift duties. Teaches daily living skills such as safety rules, travel training, banking, cooking, shopping, budgeting, hygiene, and care of personal space and belongings. Provides supportive counseling to the consumers around daily, personal, and social issues. Maintains programmatic documentation in accordance with agency standards. Assists consumers with medication management and administers medications as needed. Provides as needed crisis prevention and intervention. Completes household cleaning as assigned. Performs other duties as requested by the Program Director. Job Requirements: Understanding of the psychiatric, physical, social, emotional and educational needs of adults with mental illness. Ability to work effectively with adults with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities in a manner that supports their stability, empowerment, growth, and recovery. Sensitivity to the needs of adults with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities and their families. Ability to work collaboratively with other providers and neighbors. Good writing and communication skills. Valid driver's license. CPR/First Aid Certification (must obtain within a month of starting) Prevent Training (must obtain within a month of starting) Must stay up to date on company online training Must be available to attend required meetings and training Benefits: Weekly Pay Flexible Schedule 403(B) Plan Paid Trainings Accrued Sick Time Bay Cove Human Services does not offer visa sponsorships at this time and will require candidates to be authorized to work in the United States. Pay Range $16.25/hour - $17.84/hour

Responsibilities

The Relief Counselor implements program activities to foster consumer growth, addresses treatment plan goals, and teaches daily living skills such as budgeting, hygiene, and cooking. This role also involves providing supportive counseling, assisting with medication management, and performing crisis prevention and intervention as needed.