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Riverside Community Care Residential Counselor-Relief in Medford, Massachusetts
Come work for our Developmental and Cognitive Services Division at Riverside Community Care! We are looking for upbeat, conscientious and hardworking Residential Counselors! Flexible relief opportunity that allows an employee to obtain human services experience while making a difference in the lives of others! Work with individuals to identify their strengths, develop and practice new skills, and actualize their hopes and dreams. In this position you will work as part of a team to provide support, supervision, skills training for individuals; also, you will assist on community outings with individuals with developmental disabilities. This is a great environment to gain hands-on skills in a fast growing and specialized sector of the mental health and human service field. Relief Counselors must be certified in CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration; on-site training is provided. Supervision provided. Flexible shifts available in: North Reading, Reading, Wakefield, Peabody and Stoneham Pay Rate: \$15.97/hourly with MAP certification \$15.45/hourly without MAP Required Skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required Basic computer skills required Valid driver?s license required Ability to assist in the lifting of an adult person Required Experience High School Diploma required. 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