The Edinburg Center·Westford, Massachusetts
Provide essential care and attention to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries. Attend mandatory weekly house meetings to coordinate care and support.
The Edinburg center is looking for Residential Counselors / Direct Care for people with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries. $20.20 PER HOUR What You Will Do: As a Residential Counselors/Direct Care employee, you'll provide much needed care and attention to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Ability to attend a paid house meetings EVERY Tuesday from 1pm-3pm is required for most of our schedules.
A dedicated team of professionals who have chosen to join an organization with a forty year history of serving people with mental illness, developmental disabilities, brain injury and autism in the community. When we’re not at work, we love to hike, bike, craft, read, shop and sing opera, among many other things! Our staff of 350 have range of interests and skills and we know you do too! We know that The Edinburg Center will mean as much to you as it does to us! At work, we are psychiatrists, social workers, clinicians, nurses, behavior specialists, peer specialists, board certified behavior analysts, direct service staff and employment specialists.
We offer an excellent benefits package for both full and part-time staff, including; health and dental (must work a minimum of 30 hours) 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. We think the best benefit we offer is the chance to learn from each other and we hope you will be willing to teach us as well. Be YOU! We are committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Edinburg Center, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Candidates who bring the strength of diversity are encouraged to apply.
Candidates must be able to attend paid house meetings every Tuesday from 1pm to 3pm. The role requires a commitment to serving a diverse population with mental illness and autism.
Market context
In Massachusetts, residential counselor roles in developmental disabilities settings are typically in steady demand because providers need consistent direct-care coverage for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities or brain injuries. Competition often centers on reliability, relevant caregiving experience, and meeting practical requirements like a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then tailor your application to highlight hands-on support experience and dependable transportation.
Residential Counselor
Employment Specialist
Respite Counselor
