Residential Counselor / Direct Care Support Professional(OCC)

Position :

Residential Counselor / Direct Care Support Professional(OCC)

Location : Lancaster, MA

Job Id : 753

# of Openings :

Residential Counselor / Direct Care Support Professional(OCC)

Pay Range : $20.00 - $21.75 per hour

$2,500 Sign-on Bonus!

Lancaster, MA

RFK Community Alliance has an exciting opportunity for a full-time position to join our residential (OCC) team in Lancaster, MA.

DSPs are the heart of the work we do at RFK Community Alliance .

You will work directly with adolescents facing mental health challenges in a group home setting to support their daily needs, foster independence, and empower them to live their best lives. This role is incredibly rewarding, offering the chance to make a direct impact on someone's life every single day. Whether it's assisting with daily activities, providing emotional support, or helping them achieve their personal goals, as a DSP, YOU will be an essential part of the support we provide. We believe that the desire to help and support others is the most crucial qualification for this role. That's why we provide full training for all new DSPs, ensuring you have all the tools, knowledge, and confidence needed to excel in this position. Whether you have a background in human services or are looking to step into this field for the first time, if you have a passion for helping people, we want to hear from you!

Who We Seek

Caring and compassionate professionals provide support to our children and adolescents with mental health challenges. We need you to play a vital role in providing daily therapeutic support and guidance for children and adolescents so they can achieve the highest level of independence. Every day, you will have the opportunity to see the positive results of the work you do. In addition, you will have the opportunity to gain solid human services skills as well as access to a career path that could lead to supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Must have a High School Diploma, be at least 21 years old. Bachelor's Degree is preferred

Shifts :

• 32 or 40 hours : Sun, 8 am-10 pm & Mon-Wed, 2; 00 pm-10 : 00 pm
• 32 or 40 hours : Wed-Fri, 2 : 00 pm-10 : 00 pm & Sat, 8 : 00 am-10 : 00 pm
• 40 hours : 11 pm-7 am
• 40 hours : Tuesday-Friday-3-11 (Wed / Thurs- off)

Who We Are

RFK Community Alliance provides high-quality care and support to people and families facing complicated challenges. As a multi-service agency, we offer a wide range of programs serving a variety of needs across all ages, from infants to seniors. We are team players when it comes to caring. We work with the people we serve, their families, schools, and other community partners to develop a network of support. We provide opportunities to build skills and confidence. We nurture strength, determination, and resilience.

How We Promote Equity, Cultivate Leaders, and Grow Together

At RFK Community Alliance, we're dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesn't happen by accident, it's by design. Together we are the designers. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences throughout every level. Which is why we're committed to honoring, celebrating, and fostering diversity and inclusion on our team, in our clientele and within our community. Our team must reflect our community and vice versa. We value, respect, and support all types of diversity across all identities including, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, gender, LGBTQIA, age religion and abilities. We take responsibility for the community we're creating here at RFK Community Alliance, and we're here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one.

Why You'll Love Us

In addition to being a part of a supportive team, we offer amazing employee benefits, including :

$2,500 Sign-On Incentive!

To apply for this position please click on Residential Counselor / Direct Care . RFKCA offers a compassionate, inclusive company culture and excellent work environment. RFKCA is deeply committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusiveness. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability. EOE / AA

Keywords : Direct Support Professional, DSP, Mental Health Worker, Youth Counselor, Direct Care, Group Home, Residential Care, Human Services, Personal Care Assistant, Home Health Aide, Relief Staff, RFK,

Pay Range : $20.00 - $21.75 per hour

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