About this opportunity
Eliot Community Human Services lists this Residential Relief - Developmental Disabilities opportunity in woburn, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join Eliot – A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change
At Eliot, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.
Benefits at Eliot
We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:
Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans
Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match
Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development
Eliot is seeking a dedicated Residential Relief Counselor to join our Developmental Disabilities division. Our residential programs offer a person-centered continuum of services that provides innovative and high quality programming to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The program offers support and opportunities for individuals to enrich their lives, develop social and daily living skills, and build social and community connections.
As a Residential Relief Counselor, you will work to empower individuals to make choices and maintain control over their daily lives, including routines at home and leisure activities. This involves providing information about available options to support independent decision-making in all aspects of daily living.
Responsibilities
Support individuals in daily living by promoting choice, dignity, cultural respect, and personal autonomy within home and community environments
Ensure safety and well-being by responding to mental health, behavioral, and medical needs, reporting concerns, and implementing crisis interventions when necessary
Facilitate community integration, personal relationships, and access to social supports while maintaining professional boundaries and ethical standards
Implement Individual Support Plans, assist with medication administration, transportation, and home maintenance, and adhere to all agency, DPH, and DMR regulations
Maintain accurate documentation, uphold confidentiality, complete required trainings and certifications, and participate in supervision, meetings, and continuous improvement efforts
Qualifications
Requires a high school diploma
Experience working with intellectually disabled or brain injured adults.
Ability to drive residence van
Must possess a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and maintain a personally owned vehicle
Must be flexible to work in Lexington, Woburn, Bedford and Arlington locations
Schedule
Various flexible schedules available.
Please note: The benefits listed in this posting are not applicable to relief positions.
Hourly Rate: $20 USD - $20 USD
At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization.
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Worksite address
woburn, MA, 01813, US
Who can apply
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