Teacher/Counselor – Direct Care (18 Clapboard)

eacher/ Counselor – Direct Care
Job Title: Teacher/Counselor Direct Care
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If you want a position in which the work that you do every day makes a meaningful impact in the lives of many, then this is the agency for you!!

As an industry leader, Lifeworks continues our commitment to self-determined support, careers with competitive wages, and developing innovative opportunities that enhance everyday lives.

SUMMARY:

As a Teacher/ Counselor at LifeWorks, Inc you will be a direct support professional (DSP) supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential program. You will be working in a beautiful home in the suburban town of Wrentham, MA, and receive a Staff Retention Bonus shortly after joining our team.

Job Responsibilities: (Case Management duties) & (Direct Care Work)

  • Tracking and recording ISP data
  • Writing Monthly progress notes
  • Attending ISP meetings
  • Completing ISP assessments
  • Assisting with appointments and all follow-up
  • Serving as a contact for other providers (Guardians, Day Program staff, etc.)
  • Cooking, assisting with feeding, etc.
  • Hands-on support with toileting
  • Showering
  • Changing briefs, and colostomy bag if needed!
Benefits package that includes:
  • 403(B) matching up to 3%
  • Excellent Salary
  • $2,000 staff retention bonus, payable after 4 & 6 months of employment!
  • Health Insurance with 2 plan choices and a 75% employer contribution. Benefits available upon hire
  • Dental, Vision and Short-Term disability insurance is available
  • 4.4 weeks of Paid Time Off in your first year of employment
  • Long-Term Disability insurance & Life Insurance free for employees
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Need to reduce your student loan debt? Lifeworks, Inc. is a qualified employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which means that you may be able to have a portion of your federal student loans forgiven after meeting certain eligibility requirements of the PSLF program.
Requirements:
  • A Bachelor’s degree or an Associate degree in a related field with two years of experience, or Five years of related work experience in Human Services required.
  • Valid driver’s license & personal vehicle required.
  • An interest in enhancing the lives of the people we support every day required.
For a full list of job opportunities or to learn more about Lifeworks, please visit www.lifeworksarc.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,133

License/Certification:

  • Bachelor’s, 2 years associate degree, 5 years work related (Preferred)
  • Driver’s License & Personal Vehicle a requirement (Preferred)
Work Location: In person, 18 Clapboardtree Street, Norwood Ma.

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