Relief Counselor - Riverside Road
Open Sky Community Services · Templeton, MA · 3 wk ago
OTHR$17.5/hrFull-time
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.
Relief Counselors enhance the well-being of those we serve by providing direct support care, ensuring daily living needs are met, and maintaining a safe yet inspiring atmosphere.
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.
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.
- Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
- 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 plan: 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 program and reimbursement for 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.