Community Based Counselor - Part Time

Riverside Community Care
Norwood, MA, US
Part-time

We make a difference- in your community and in your career!

Community Based Counselor also known as Individual Support Counselor

The Individual Support Counselor works as part of a team to provide direct supports, guidance, education, advocacy and supervision for individuals with developmental and cognitive disabilities.

The Individual Support Counselor helps individuals live safely in the community, maintain their physical and emotional health, foster relationships with family and community to develop the skills necessary to increase the individual’s independence.

Interaction between staff and individuals will reflect an appreciation of each individual’s uniqueness with the expectation and goal of mutual learning and growth.

The catchment area is Norwood / Walpole / Canton Area.

Schedule : Tuesday - Saturday 3pm-7pm (20 hours)

Rate : $21.67 / hour

Why You'll Love Riverside

We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.

Benefits include :

  • Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Flexible Spending Accounts both medical and dependent care
  • Eleven paid holidays
  • Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
  • Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan
  • Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
  • Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
  • Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
  • Employee YMCA discount : 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee

Learn more about our benefits and culture :

Our Benefits

Our Culture

Hear what employees think about working for Riverside!

Required Skills

  • Ability to communicate in and comprehend the English language, including clearly documenting individual progress and activities in program records
  • Ability to work as a member of a team and to function independently
  • Valid driver’s license and access to dependable transportation

Required Experience

High School Diploma

Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool.

As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.

  • Ability to communicate in and comprehend the English language, including clearly documenting individual progress and activities in program records
  • Ability to work as a member of a team and to function independently
  • Valid driver’s license and access to dependable transportation
  • 6 days ago
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