1:1 Residential Counselor

2 weeks ago

Auburn Massachusetts, United States Open Sky Community Services Full time

Salary:
USD $17.50/Hr.

Description and Responsibilities:
Open Sky is seeking a compassionate individual looking for a unique opportunity to provide 1:1 care to an individual served residing at Open Sky’s Auburn Heights. 

 

The Auburn Heights program is an 8-person group living environment for adults diagnosed with mental illness and operates 24 hours per day year-round with continuous supervision of the residents. Services focus on helping people to transition to a more independent environment while maximizing their natural supports by building skills and achieving personal goals.  

 

The 1:1 Residential Counselor will provide direct support to the individual with a developmental disability and mental illness. The counselor will work with the individual to live as independently as possible, while providing guidance and performing various levels of assisted daily living skills. It is important that the residential counselor act as strong advocate for the individual served and that they understand the importance of community integration. They also exhibit Open Sky’s commitment to racial equity, justice, diversity, and inclusion in the work they perform.

Schedule: 20 hours per week, variable 1st and 2nd shift

 

Other Key Responsibilities: 

Assist with personal care, which includes direct care duties, occasional lifting, medication administration (with training), documentation, transportation, behavioral intervention, role modeling, and recreational activities.

Assist individual to access and/or provide transportation.

Review and complete all required documentation.

Implement all individualized service and behavior plans.

Implement activities that facilitate the development of valued roles and personal relationships in the community and assist individual with daily routines.

Implement all procedures that ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the individual.

Qualifications:
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.

Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record required.

Reliability, willingness to learn, and being open to new opportunities.

About Us:
At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life.

Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL.

 

At Open Sky, you’ll join over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond.

 

As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives.

 

Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility and begin your career with Open Sky today

 

 Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include:

Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities

Generous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS)

We pay for your higher education  Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan

403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)

Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

And more

 

Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or disabled Veteran status. 

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