Brockton Area Multi-Servi·Plymouth, Massachusetts
Provide rehabilitative support to adults in group living environments to foster daily living skills and community integration. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, transporting residents, and maintaining a safe home environment.
Title: Relief Counselor- PLYMOUTH AREA
$18.50/hr
Relief Counselors are Casual Agreement Employees who work as needed in BAMSI’s residential and day services. Hours and locations may vary week to week depending on business needs.
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.re.
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.
Benefits. Relief Counselors are eligible to participate in the BAMSI 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan and any other legally required programs that may have service requirements or other eligibility requirements for participation, such as the Massachusetts Earned Sick Time Law, M.G. L. c. 149 , §148C and its accompanying regulations 940 CMR 33.00.
High school diploma/GED; mental health 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 a commitment to trauma-informed care.
Bonus: Lived experience or multilingual abilities (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese).
Varies 16 hours minimum a month
Requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license. Mental health experience and multilingual abilities are preferred.
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.
