Bay Cove Human Services is a private, not-for-profit corporation that provides a wide variety of services to individuals and their families who face the life-long challenges of developmental disabilities, aging, mental illness and drug and alcohol addiction. We have a wide variety of programs available to our clients including residential services, employment support, and day habilitation programs. Bay Cove's 1,400 highly trained employees serve more than 12,000 individuals and their families each year at more than 100 different program sites throughout Greater Boston and southeastern Massachusetts.
To find out more about Bay Cove and gain access to all of our current openings, click the banner above. MR Residential Counselor
Requisition #3257
MR Residential Counselor (Freeland St., Mattapan)
Schedule: 7A-3P Saturday, 7A-3P Sunday
Salary: 10.71
Responsibilities:
Provide direct care and shift coverage for a 5 bed residential program serving adults with medical issues and mild to moderate mental retardation.
Ensure the individuals stability, safety, health promotion and maitenance, as well as acquisition of community living skills.
Accompany residents on appointments and community outings.
Implement behavioral and psychiatric rehabilitation treatment plans.
Work collaboratively with other treatment providers, family, and guardians to ascertain that the needs of the clients are attended to in a manner that maximizes each person’s dignity and quality of life.
Provide crisis intervention and routine medication administration.
Maintain cleanliness of home, providing assistance with cleaning rooms and common areas and fully cleaning areas that residents do not have the skills to complete.
Assist in all aspects of home life such as meal planning and preparation, budgeting and leisure time.
Qualifications:
Previous and demonstrated skills working effectively with adults in a residential or inpatient setting.
Demonstrated ability to provide documentation for incident reports and shift logs.
Ability to work as part of a team and have the compassion and patience needed with adults with severe disabilities.
Valid MA driver’s license required.
Must pass MAP certification within three months of hire.
Driving License Required? Yes
Benefits:
Excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement/remission, paid vacation & holidays, sick time pay, and employee referral bonuses.
T-accessible central office at North Station or Haymarket T stops. (Green Line or Orange Line)
TO APPLY: Email resumes to recruiter@baycove.org & please include the requisition number of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.
Bay Cove Human Services, 66 Canal Street, Boston, MA 02114
