Day Services Counselor

Career Development Center Full Time

Location: Chicopee

We are seeking full-time counselor to join our day services program. This position works Monday through Friday from 9:00a.m to 5:00p.m.

ServiceNet’s Enrichment Center provides day services to people with acquired brain injuries.  Programming is flexible and dynamic, allowing for individual participants to choose from an array of activities at the center as well as in the community. The goal of the Enrichment Center is to provide a fulfilling experience for the participants and to enhance their quality of life as they continue the process of rehabilitation and community reintegration.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a supportive and respectful manner.
  • Work to provide a healthy home-like atmosphere in the house or apartments.
  • Attending to the daily affairs and welfare of all clients during each assigned shift. This includes, but is not limited to training in daily living skills (laundry, help with dressing, showering, and completion of personal hygiene routines), recreational and socialization programming.
  • Writing log notes and any other client record keeping that may be assigned.
  • Successfully completing Medication Certification Training, CPR and First Aid Training, and all mandatory training required by ServiceNet

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience working with Developmental Disabilities and/or Brain Injured population.
  • Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field a plus.
  • TB Screen with negative results
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • MAP Certified (a plus)
  • Valid Driver’s License and acceptable motor vehicle record.

BENEFITS/COMPENSATION:

ServiceNet is a fast growing non-profit human service agency with one core focus: Making Lives Better. In addition to being progressive and a cutting-edge human services agency, we offer a competitive salary ($12/hour awake/$11/hour asleep) with generous time-off and opportunity for advancement. Full-time employees are eligible for comprehensive health insurance and dental plans, 403(B) retirement plan, disability benefits, paid life insurance, tuition assistance, and much more!

TO APPLY: Send resume and cover letter citing Search #135 in the subject line to jobs@servicenet.org