Relief Counselor - Baldwinville Road

About the role

Join our Relief Team as a Relief Counselor and play a crucial role in supporting individuals facing mental health challenges by helping them live independently and beyond their perceived limitations. This position offers flexibility to manage your personal, work, and/or school schedule while gaining valuable experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing individualized, person-centered support plans.
• Help individuals access community resources and/or provide transportation as needed.
• Implement activities that promote skill development, community engagement, personal growth, and meaningful relationships.
• Review and complete all required documentation.
• Maintain a safe yet inspiring atmosphere while ensuring daily living needs are met.

The organization offers an additional hourly differential based on skills, location, training, and populations served in certain programs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent (required).
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record (required).
• Reliability, willingness to learn, and openness to new opportunities.

Pay

$17.50 per hour.

Benefits

• Excellent supervision (individual and group), professional development, and training opportunities.
• Generous paid time off: 29 days (almost 6 weeks) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your second year, with a current maximum of 43 days (over 8 weeks).
• Tuition reimbursement for higher education and a variety of Human Services certifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with a prescription plan.
• 403b Retirement Plan with employer match.
• Life Insurance (100% employer-paid).
• Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

About Us

At Open Sky Community Services, we believe every individual deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life, regardless of perceived limitations. We are committed to inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for all as part of our anti-racist journey.

Open Sky is a trauma-informed organization with over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained professionals using innovative, evidence-based practices to positively impact communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond. We encourage self-care and foster a positive work culture focused on continuous learning and diverse perspectives.