The Edinburg Center·Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Provide direct care and support to adults with developmental disabilities in a residential setting, assisting with daily living activities and personal goals. Responsibilities include medication administration, transportation, and maintaining a clean, homelike environment.
Residential Counselor: Openings 1 Job Locations US-MA-Chelmsford, MA Category Residential – Developmental Disabilities
Lexington area (Bedford, Burlington, Lexington, Lincoln, Waltham), Lowell area (Chelmsford, Tewksbury, Westford), as well as the Hudson/Marlborough area (Maynard).
Many Full-time & Part-time permanent positions (with competitive benefits) available.
The Edinburg Center is seeking Residential Counselors to provide direct care to adults with developmental disabilities in a residential program.
Residential Counselors teach and support individuals in all aspects of daily living. This may include assisting individuals in caring for their personal hygiene, helping them develop skills to improve social relationships and increase community and recreational activities as well as supporting them in meeting their long and short range personal goals. Residential Counselors provide transportation as needed, assist in the administration of medications, as well as safeguarding the persons' health and well-being. Residential counselors are responsible for daily documentation in individual records while guaranteeing privacy and confidentiality. Residential Counselors are also responsible for ensuring that the home is well maintained, clean, comfortable and homelike.
This is an exceptional experience to gain professional experience in the Human Services field, and begin your career providing support & assisting individuals to realize their potential & to thrive while living in the community. Many of our employees continue to grow their careers in the fields of Nursing, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, and other clinical and community support specialties.
Organizational Overview The Edinburg Center was established in 1977 as a non-profit community-based services agency. The Center's mission is distinguished by our longstanding belief that all people have the potential to learn, the capacity for change and the right to live a meaningful life in the community of his or her choice. Our mission is to provide an array of innovative services which promote personal growth and independence, foster hope and enhance the quality of life of people with mental health conditions, co-occurring substance use conditions and/or developmental disabilities, and brain injury services.
We offer an excellent benefits package for both full and part-time staff, including; health, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Paid time off benefits include vacation, personal, sick and holidays. To support ongoing professional development, we offer tuition reimbursement, conference, seminar, certification and specialized training funding, as well as free clinical supervision for licensure.
If you would like to make a true difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply today!
A valid driver's license is required, with First Aid, CPR, and MAP certifications needed within three months of hire. Experience in professional care or a degree in Human Services is preferred.
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.
