Residential Counselor - Relief; Andover Area

Residential Counselor - Relief (Andover Area)

Join our growing, stable, and highly regarded organization. As a Residential Counselor you will provide person‑centered supports for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, autism, or acquired brain injury. You’ll help each person learn daily living skills, build meaningful relationships, and become a valued member of their community.

Andover, MA – PRN shifts.

• Maintain residents’ physical and emotional health and live safely in the community.
• Foster relationships with housemates, family members, and neighbors.
• Develop and practice skills that increase independence, confidence, and self‑determination.
• Participate in community activities, work, and volunteer opportunities that reflect residents’ goals and interests.

Pay Rate: $15.97/hour with MAP certification; $15.45/hour without MAP.

• Comprehensive, high‑quality health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care.
• Eleven paid holidays.
• Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time.
• Tax‑deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan.
• Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring.
• Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events.
• Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to assist in the lifting of an adult person.
• Bilingual in Spanish – strongly preferred.

• High School Diploma required.

Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.

Entry level

Full‑time (PRN)

Health Care Provider

Mental Health Care