What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Counselor Direct Care - Sharon, MA position at LIFEWORKS, INC.?
Job Title: Direct Care - Teacher/Counselor
- $2,000 Staff Retention Bonus
(Working with Intellectual and developmental disabilities adults in a residential home setting?
Openings: 1
Yearly Salary: $56.085.00
Work Schedule One: Job# 271
Days Off: Sun, Mon, Tues
- Wed (2 pm – 9 am/Overnight = 19 hrs.)
- Thurs (2 pm -10 pm = 8 hrs.)
- Fri (1 pm – 9 am/Overnight = 20 hrs.)
- Sat (9 am – 6 pm = 9 hrs.)
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The ideal candidate for a Teacher/Counselor Direct Care position will be an energetic, upbeat, and highly motivated self-starter who can work well independently and as part of a team. Someone who is detail-oriented and possesses strong organization, time management, and problem-solving abilities. The ability to exercise good judgment in difficult situations and a fast-paced environment is essential. This would be the perfect job for work-life balance, mother’s hours, and someone who is looking for a flexible work schedule.
Start your path towards a fulfilling career at Lifeworks. Consider joining our team of compassionate, hard-working, and caring individuals that empower and support people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, including autism. Lifeworks, provides innovative opportunities, and services, to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
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 Foxboro, MA, and receive a staff retention bonus shortly after joining our team.
If you are an adaptable, creative, and caring person who enjoys working as part of a team helping individuals live as independently and safely as possible in their community, while planning and engaging in some fun and rewarding activities along the way, then we’d like to talk with you about joining a team of Teacher Counselors who are dedicated Direct Support Professionals (DSP).
In your role as a Teacher/Counselor, you and your team will work together with the people we serve to develop their independence skills thereby increasing each person's quality of life, providing case management, teaching skills to enhance their abilities, and providing advocacy on their behalf, as well as build and strengthen their lives.
Excellent benefits package that includes:
- 403(B) matching up to 3%
- Excellent Salary
- $2,000 Staff Retention Bonus, payable after 4 & 6 months 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
Teacher/Counselor position 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.
- Valid driver’s license & personal vehicle required
For a full list of job opportunities or to learn more about Lifeworks, please visit www.lifeworksarc.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $56,085.00 per year
Work setting:
- In-person
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
Salary : $2,000 - $56,085
