Brockton Area Multi-Servi·Halifax, Massachusetts
Provide rehabilitative support and teach daily living skills to adults in group living environments. Responsibilities include administering medications according to MAP guidelines and transporting residents to community activities.
Residential Counselor - MAP
$20 - $23.75
40 Hours Monday - Friday 8AM - 4PM
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Founded in Brockton, MA in 1975, BAMSI is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization “bringing people and services together.” Over the years, we have become one of the most trusted organizations working with children, families, individuals, and seniors to enrich their lives.
At its core, BAMSI is about building connections with people and services.
Each year, our organization impacts the lives of more than 50,000 individuals.
BAMSI’s mission is to meet each person where they are so they can learn, grow, and thrive.
BAMSI is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Accessibility; to creating a holistic system of care; and to abolishing the stigmas surrounding mental illness, disability, and addiction.
Make a direct impact on residents’ growth and independence.
Training &
Development: We provide hands-on training and support to help you earn your MAP certification and develop new, in-demand skills.
Collaborative
Culture: Join a team dedicated to dignity, respect, and evidence-based practices.
Provide rehabilitative support to adults in Group Living Environments (GLE), fostering skills for daily living and community integration.
Key responsibilities include:
MAP (Medication Administration Program) certification is required for this position. Candidates without current certification must be willing to complete employer-provided training and successfully obtain certification within 3 months.
Teach ADLs (cooking, budgeting, medication management) and socialization skills.
Implement Treatment Plans and behavioral interventions under clinician guidance.
Administer/supervise medications by MAP guidelines and document care.
Transport residents to appointments and community activities.
Advocate for residents’ needs and model healthy coping strategies.
Maintain a safe, clean home environment and complete timely documentation.
High school diploma/GED; direct care experience preferred.
Valid driver’s license and ability to assist with mobility (bending, standing, etc.).
Strong communication skills (English) and basic computer proficiency.
Compassion, patience, and commitment to trauma-informed care.
Bonus: Lived experience or multilingual abilities (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese).
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Requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license. Candidates must possess or be willing to obtain MAP certification within three months.
Market context
Residential Counselor roles in Massachusetts are commonly tied to behavioral health, disability services, and community-based residential programs, where staffing needs stay steady because facilities rely on consistent coverage and client support. Competition often centers on trauma-informed communication, reliability, and any prior mental health experience, along with meeting basic requirements like a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to show experience with de-escalation, documentation, and resident support.
