Brockton Area Multi-Servi·Dedham, Massachusetts
Provide rehabilitative support to adults in group living environments to foster daily living skills and community integration. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, teaching ADLs, and transporting residents to appointments.
Residential Counselor - Non MAP
Location: Highland St,Dedham, MA
$20 - $23.75
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: Gain skills in mental health support, MAP certification, and more.
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:
Teach ADLs (cooking, budgeting, medication management) and socialization skills.
Implement Treatment Plans and behavioral interventions under clinician guidance.
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; mental health experience preferred.
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.
Valid driver’s license and ability to assist with mobility (bending, standing, etc.).
Strong communication skills (English) and basic computer proficiency.
Compassion, patience, and a commitment to trauma-informed care.
Bonus: Lived experience or multilingual abilities (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese).
Sun-Tues: 8a-4p 24
Requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license. MAP certification is required or must be obtained within three months of hire.
Market context
In Massachusetts, behavioral health employers often look for licensed or license-eligible clinicians with experience supporting at-risk youth and families, so demand tends to stay steady for candidates who can work across settings and age groups. These roles can be competitive because employers usually want a master’s degree, a clear licensure path, and practical experience; review the summarized requirements and benefits here, which are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and tailor your application to youth and family work.
