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The Edinburg Center seeks a Day Treatment Program Counselor III to provide direct support, skills training, and individualized services to program participants. The counselor helps individuals build independence, strengthen social skills, pursue personal goals, and engage in community activities. The role also includes facilitating group activities, responding to behavioral challenges, coordinating transportation, documenting progress, and supporting kitchen operations.
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Day Treatment Counselor III
Location: Bedford, MA Compensation: $21.46 Work Setting: Day Treatment Program | Community-Based Services
MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH THE EDINBURG CENTER
Are you passionate about helping individuals develop life skills, build confidence, and become more independent?
The Edinburg Center is seeking a compassionate and motivated Day Treatment Program Counselor III to join our team!
In this role, you'll provide direct support, skills training, and individualized services to individuals participating in our day treatment program. You'll help participants strengthen their social skills, develop meaningful connections, engage in community activities, and work toward their personal goals.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with others, leading group activities, and creating a supportive environment where individuals can learn, grow, and thrive.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
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Provide Direct Support: Assist individuals in developing daily living, communication, social, and community skills that promote independence and personal growth.
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Facilitate Group Activities: Lead and participate in therapeutic, recreational, and vocational preparation activities that encourage skill development and active program participation.
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Support Individual Goals: Implement individualized treatment plans using Positive Behavior Supports, Welle Training, and other evidence based approaches.
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Promote Community Engagement: Help individuals access community resources, participate in outings, and build confidence navigating everyday environments.
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Provide Crisis Support: Respond to behavioral challenges and emergencies while maintaining a safe, respectful, and supportive environment.
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Coordinate Transportation: Assist with transporting program participants to community activities and shopping trips using the program vehicle.
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Maintain Program Documentation: Track attendance, document participant progress, and collaborate with team members to support quality services.
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Support Kitchen Operations: Maintain kitchen cleanliness, food inventory, shopping lists, equipment inspections, and compliance with ServSafe food safety standards.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Required Qualifications:
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Valid Massachusetts driver's license.
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Ability to obtain ServSafe Manager certification within one year of hire.
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Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
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Ability to work collaboratively with team members and provide respectful, individualized support.
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Willingness to participate in required training, supervision, and staff meetings.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or experience working with the population served.
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Experience providing direct support, skills training, or behavioral interventions.
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Familiarity with Positive Behavior Supports, crisis intervention, or other evidence based practices.
WHAT WE OFFER
At The Edinburg Center, we believe in supporting our employees both personally and professionally.
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Medical and dental coverage requires a minimum of 30 hours per week.
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Life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan.
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Paid vacation, personal days, sick time, and holidays.
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Tuition reimbursement and funding for conferences, seminars, certifications, and specialized training.
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Free clinical supervision for licensure.
We believe one of the greatest benefits we offer is the opportunity to learn from one another, grow professionally, and make a meaningful impact.
ABOUT THE EDINBURG CENTER
For 50 years, The Edinburg Center has supported individuals living with mental health conditions, developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and autism.
Our team of approximately 350 professionals includes clinicians, nurses, social workers, behavior specialists, peer specialists, direct support professionals, and many others who are passionate about serving their communities.
We celebrate the unique experiences, interests, and talents that each employee brings to our organization and foster a welcoming, collaborative environment where everyone can thrive.
READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?
If you're passionate about helping others and making a difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you!
Join The Edinburg Center and become part of a team where your skills, experiences, and individuality are valued.
BE YOU!
The Edinburg Center is committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse environment for our employees and the individuals we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including women, communities of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities, to apply.
The Edinburg Center, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
Candidates who bring the strength of diversity are encouraged to apply.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,738 open Counselor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$21.46/hr
- Massachusetts median$21–22/hr42 hourly ranges
- US median$23–27/hr622 hourly ranges
This rate, $21.46/hr, is close to the Massachusetts median midpoint ($21/hr) — in the middle half of Counselor hourly ranges in Massachusetts.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 146 open Counselor jobs in Massachusetts and 1,738 across the US. 13% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Massachusetts
- OptiMindHealth70 open
- Riverside Community Care15 open
- South Middlesex Opportunity Council7 open
- Experience
- Counselor postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (672 postings).
- Education
- 1,066 of the 1,738 open Counselor jobs (61%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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