Bachelor Level Day Program Counselor – Life Skills Program – Part Time Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

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Bachelor Level Day Program Counselor

• Life Skills Program
• Part Time
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  Child and Family Services
  Somerville, MA

ID:

11472-709

• Part-Time
  Exciting opportunity to join Riverside Community Care as a Direct Care Worker in our Life Skills Program!

The Life Skills Program is a highly structured and group-based supportive therapeutic program for adolescents, ages 12-18 years, that are presenting with major mental illness and who are experiencing disruptions in their home, school, or community.
In this important role, the Direct Care worker will work as part of an amazing team to provide a safe and therapeutic milieu.
The primary responsibilities of the Direct Care worker include:
Establishing and maintaining therapeutic relationships with enrolled youth
Providing milieu supervision and support
Planning and facilitating activity-based groups
Communicating clients’ progress in meetings and documentation
Collaborating with clinical staff in individualized treatment planning and implementation
Promoting the human rights of individuals through a commitment to strengths-based, culturally competent, and individualized support

Schedule:

Part Time 30 hours per week; Mondays 8:30 a.m

• 4 p.m., Tuesday 9 a.m
• 2p.m., Wednesdays 8:30 a.m
• 4 p.m., Thursday 9a.m
• 2p.m., Friday 9a.m
• 2p.m.
  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 in 2022 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 with employer match
  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
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Required Skills
Ability to communicate in and comprehend the English language, including clearly documenting individual progress and activities in program records
Basic computer fluency, including Microsoft Office, required
Ability to work as a member of a team and to function independently
Must have valid driver’s license and regular access to a reliable vehicle
Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree required
Previous experience working with individuals with major mental health needs preferred
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.
This position is located in Somerville, MA.