Residential Counselor - Developmental Disabilities
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The Edinburg Center
Westford, MA, US
Summary
Provide essential care and attention to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries. Attend mandatory weekly house meetings to coordinate care and support.
Job Description
The Edinburg center is looking for Residential Counselors / Direct Care for people with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries.
$20.20 PER HOUR
What You Will Do:
As a Residential Counselors/Direct Care employee, you'll provide much needed care and attention to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Ability to attend a paid house meetings EVERY Tuesday from 1pm-3pm is required for most of our schedules.
Who We Are:
A dedicated team of professionals who have chosen to join an organization with a forty year history of serving people with mental illness, developmental disabilities, brain injury and autism in the community. When we’re not at work, we love to hike, bike, craft, read, shop and sing opera, among many other things! Our staff of 350 have range of interests and skills and we know you do too! We know that The Edinburg Center will mean as much to you as it does to us!
At work, we are psychiatrists, social workers, clinicians, nurses, behavior specialists, peer specialists, board certified behavior analysts, direct service staff and employment specialists.
What We Offer:
We offer an excellent benefits package for both full and part-time staff, including; health and dental (must work a minimum of 30 hours) vision, life, short and long term disability insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Paid time off benefits include vacation, personal, sick and holidays. To support ongoing professional development, we offer tuition reimbursement, conference, seminar, certification and specialized training funding, as well as free clinical supervision for licensure.
We think the best benefit we offer is the chance to learn from each other and we hope you will be willing to teach us as well.
Be YOU! We are committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The Edinburg Center, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
Candidates who bring the strength of diversity are encouraged to apply.
The Edinburg Center is a non-profit community-based services agency with a mission distinguished by our longstanding belief that all people have the potential to learn, the capacity for change and the right to live a meaningful life in the community of their choice.
We provide a diverse array of innovative services to enhance the quality of life for individuals facing mental health conditions, co-occurring substance use issues, developmental disabilities, and brain injuries.
Our services include:
Adult Community Outreach Support Services: Offering personalized assistance to adults with mental health conditions and/or developmental disabilities.
Residential Support: Providing safe and supportive living environments for individuals needing care.
Short-Term Respite Care: Offering temporary relief for adults dealing with mental health conditions and/or developmental disabilities.
Day Treatment Services: Supporting individuals through structured programs during the day.
Clubhouse Services: Creating a sense of community and purpose for our clients.
Outpatient Counseling and Medication Services: Addressing mental health needs through counseling and medication management.
Additionally, we extend our commitment to children and families across the state, offering in-home behavioral services, therapeutic monitoring, and in-home therapy services.
Founded
1977
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Health and Human Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Bedford, MA
The Edinburg Center is a non-profit community-based services agency with a mission distinguished by our longstanding belief that all people have the potential to learn, the capacity for change and the right to live a meaningful life in the community of their choice.
We provide a diverse array of innovative services to enhance the quality of life for individuals facing mental health conditions, co-occurring substance use issues, developmental disabilities, and brain injuries.
Our services include:
Adult Community Outreach Support Services: Offering personalized assistance to adults with mental health conditions and/or developmental disabilities.
Residential Support: Providing safe and supportive living environments for individuals needing care.
Short-Term Respite Care: Offering temporary relief for adults dealing with mental health conditions and/or developmental disabilities.
Day Treatment Services: Supporting individuals through structured programs during the day.
Clubhouse Services: Creating a sense of community and purpose for our clients.
Outpatient Counseling and Medication Services: Addressing mental health needs through counseling and medication management.
Additionally, we extend our commitment to children and families across the state, offering in-home behavioral services, therapeutic monitoring, and in-home therapy services.
Founded
1977
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Health and Human Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Bedford, MA