Assistant Teacher Counselor

Position: Assistant Teacher Counselor Job ID: 624 Location: Westwood, MA Shift: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 12:00PM Salary: $35,366.00 Lifeworks is hiring full-time Assistant Teacher/Counselor (Residential Counselor) to work with Individuals with ID/DD in one of our Residential Programs. We are a nonprofit human service agency that provides adults with developmental disabilities with the opportunity to live engaged and meaningful lives. We're searching for an enthusiastic individual who will bring their personality, an independent work ethic, and a strong belief in enhancing the lives of those we serve. *Candidates must have related or direct experience working with the community we serve. Essential Duties: Promotes optimal health for individuals through routine, preventive, and emergency health care. Responsible for assisting with all hands-on direct care which includes but not limited to: showering, toileting, shaving, brushing teeth, meal-time assistance Ensures that residential environments are safe and secure and where individuals are free from harm. Provide education training, counseling, and physical assistance when necessary to achieve ISP goals in the following areas: functional academics, domestic skills health and personal hygiene, social and leisure skills, communication skills, community mobility, self-esteem, and money management. Develop, write and present annual ISPs and semi-annual assessments in consultation with other residential staff and directors. Provides transportation to individuals as necessary Communicate with persons significant to the individual served (i.e. family, friends, guardians, funding sources, advocates, volunteers, employers) to facilitate consistency of programming and support. Performs case management duties including, maintenance of individual confidential files, ensuring cases are reviewed, documentation of activities, and training. Attends regular meetings as necessary Requirements: Experience working with Individuals with ID/DD Highschool Diploma/GED, experience is preferred in related field. Must be able to pass Fingerprint background check, CORI, DPPC and Driving background checks Valid Driver's License required Valid MAP certification is preferred Excellent verbal and written communication skills