Residential Counselor, Brain Injury

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. Provide direct support to people with brain injury or behavioral conditions in residential settings .

Posted 10/7/2026part-timeEast Bridgewater • Massachusetts • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $21 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing direct support to individuals with brain injuries or behavioral conditions, implementing treatment plans, and promoting self-advocacy and community integration. Proficient in medication administration, crisis intervention, and maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

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Medication Administration Plan (MAP)CPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCrisis Intervention TechniquesActivities of Daily Living (ADL) Support

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Hard Skills

Medication AdministrationBehavioral InterventionsHousehold ManagementCommunity Integration SupportRecreational Activity PlanningData DocumentationClient AssessmentAssistive Technology SupportPhysical Personal Management TechniquesInterdisciplinary Team Collaboration

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCultural SensitivityEmpowerment AdvocacyIndependence Skills BuildingTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

ComputerCalculatorCopierPrinter

Certifications & Qualifications

CPRFirst AidMAPPBS Tier 1CBIS Certification (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Brain Injury SupportBehavioral ConditionsResidential SettingsSelf-AdvocacyCommunity ResourcesSafety ComplianceHuman Rights AdvocacyCrisis InterventionEmpowermentParticipatory Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct support to people with brain injury or behavioral conditions in residential settings
Build independence skills and improve quality of life
Administer medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP)
Implement treatment plans and assist with activities of daily living
Assist individuals with household chores, cooking, meal planning, grocery shopping, and money management
Support community integration, friendships, social inclusion, and access to community resources
Plan recreational and social activities
Promote self-advocacy, choice-making, empowerment, and participation in support decisions
Support access to assistive technology and adaptive equipment
Support work, volunteer, and community engagement opportunities
Provide rehabilitative and behavioral interventions and monitoring
Provide transportation for outings, shopping, and medical appointments
Assess physical and emotional status and report changes to the supervisor
Maintain individual records, behavior and academic data, progress notes, communication logs, and activity schedules
Procure, store, administer, document, and dispose of medication according to MAP requirements and policy
Communicate with nurses, case managers, Visiting Nurses Association, families, and other interested parties
Participate in mandated training and staff meetings
Ensure regulatory, safety, housekeeping, maintenance, and corporate policy compliance
Provide shift coverage in other homes or programs as assigned
Serve as a human rights advocate and provide physical intervention or First Aid during emergencies
Assist with developing, implementing, and documenting treatment, ISP/PSTPs, and clinical programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

One or more years of experience and/or training in a related function preferred
High school diploma or equivalent required
Valid driver's license required at employment
At least 21 years of age
Valid US driver's license maintained for at least one year
Ability to pass a driver's screening background check
Adequate insurance and safe driving record required when using a personal vehicle
CPR required within two weeks of hire
First Aid required within two weeks of hire
MAP required within 150 days of hire
PBS Tier 1 required within 150 days of hire
Safety Care required within 90 days of hire
May be asked to obtain CBIS certification
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or a two-person lift
Ability to assist clients with activities of daily living
Ability to operate a computer, calculator, copier, and printer
Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives
Knowledge of advocacy, empowerment, self-advocacy, participatory planning, crisis intervention, household management, and physical personal management techniques
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written formats
Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues

Benefits

Comp & perks

Part-time schedule
Training and professional development through mandated and required certifications
CPR certification required within two weeks of hire
First Aid certification required within two weeks of hire
MAP certification required within 150 days of hire
PBS Tier 1 certification required within 150 days of hire
Safety Care certification required within 90 days of hire
Potential opportunity to obtain CBIS certification