Awake Overnight Residential Counselor (755)
Lifeworks · Norwood, MA · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$46k/yrInternship
About the role
Lifeworks is a nonprofit human service agency dedicated to providing adults with developmental disabilities with the opportunity to live engaged and meaningful lives. We are seeking an Awake Overnight Teacher/Counselor (Residential Counselor) to join our team and support individuals in our Residential Programs.
Responsibilities
- Assist with all hands-on direct care including showering, toileting, shaving, brushing teeth, and meal-time assistance.
- Collaborate with an exceptional team to plan and engage in the advocacy and support of our individuals.
- Promote optimal health for individuals through routine, preventive, and emergency health care.
- Provide support through case management, mobility and transfer assistance, incontinence care, meal preparation and facilitation, organization and maintenance throughout the home, and life skills coaching.
- Communicate and collaborate with persons significant to individuals.
- Help individuals lead more independent and secure lives in their communities.
- Perform other duties and/or assignments at our different locations based on the needs of the team and the individuals you serve.
Requirements
- Experience working with Individuals with ID/DD
- High School Diploma, related experience preferred
- Must be able to pass Fingerprint background check, CORI, DPPC and Driving background checks
- Valid Driver's License required
- Valid MAP certification is preferred
Qualifications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of developmental disabilities and best practices in care
Benefits
- 403(B) matching up to 3%
- $2,000.00 Staff Retention Bonus after 1 year
- Health Insurance with 2 plan choices and a 75% employer contribution
- 4.4 weeks of Paid Time Off in your first year of employment
- Long-Term Disability insurance & Life Insurance free for employees
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible spending account
Pay
$45,711 annually
Schedule
40 hours - Sunday through Wednesday 10pm-8am