Adult Residential Counselor - Andover, United States - Melmark New England

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Description

Adult Residential Program Staff

$8,000 sign on bonus

Melmark Overview


Melmark is a nonprofit organization providing clinically-sophisticated evidence-based special education, residential, vocational, and therapeutic services for children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, developmental and intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries, medical complexities, and other neurological and genetic disorders.


Residential Counselor Overview


Join our team as an Adult Residential Counselor, where you'll play a crucial role in providing a supportive home-like environment within our adult residential program.

You'll be responsible for instructing individuals in functional living skills, socialization, and communication, all while implementing highly technical clinical and instructional programs.

Make a difference in the lives of adults with complex needs and contribute to their growth and independence.


Residential Counselor Schedule and Salary Information

  • Second shift and weekends
- $21-$24 per hour


Residential Counselor Requirements

  • Minimum of High School Diploma or GED
  • Valid US driver's license and minimum age of 2
  • Strong interpersonal and teaching skills
  • Experience with specialized populations preferred

Residential Counselor Responsibilities

  • Create a nurturing environment to support individual growth and independence
  • Teach functional living, socialization, and communication skills
  • Implement behavior management and clinical protocols effectively
  • Maintain a clean and safe living environment
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure holistic care

Residential Counselor Benefits

  • Work with a nationally known leader in qualitydriven initiatives
  • Generous Paid Time Off Benefits including Vacation, Holiday and Sick
  • Melmark Sponsored Pension Plan AND 403(b) with employer matching
  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
  • Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Student Loan Reimbursement starting at $20K
  • Professional Conference and Research Opportunities
  • Onsite CEUs at no cost to employees

Pay:
$ $24.00 per hour


Benefits:


  • 403(b)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Evening shift
  • Every weekend

Ability to Relocate:

  • Andover, MA 01810: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person

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