Residential Counselor

Make a meaningful impact every day as a Residential Counselor with Riverside Community Care in Wakefield, Middlesex County. This full-time, on-site role offers a rewarding entry point into the human services field, where the work you do directly improves the daily lives of the people you support.

About the Role

As a Residential Counselor based in Wakefield, you will join a respected, stable, and steadily expanding organization dedicated to person-centered care. Riverside Community Care delivers individualized support to people living with intellectual or developmental disabilities, autism, or acquired brain injury. This position is an excellent way to build hands-on human services experience while helping individuals reach their personal goals and live with greater independence and dignity.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, person-centered daily support tailored to each individual's needs and preferences.
• Assist the people you serve with everyday living skills, routines, and community participation.
• Foster a safe, respectful, and welcoming residential environment.
• Promote each individual's independence, well-being, and personal growth.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver consistent, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, autism, or acquired brain injury.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• A patient, dependable, and caring approach to your work.
• Willingness to work on-site full-time in Wakefield, Middlesex County.
• A commitment to person-centered values and to making a positive difference in others' lives.

About Riverside Community Care

Riverside Community Care is a well-established and highly regarded human services organization serving the Wakefield and greater Middlesex County community. With a growing, stable presence and a deep commitment to person-centered care, Riverside supports individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, autism, or acquired brain injury — helping each person thrive. Joining the team means becoming part of a mission-driven workplace where the work you do truly matters.

How to Apply

Ready to love what you do as a Residential Counselor with Riverside Community Care in Wakefield, Middlesex County? View the full listing and submit your application here to take the next step toward a meaningful career in human services.