Residential Counselor - Developmental Disabilities
Eliot Community Human Services
$20 / hour
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Join Eliot – A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change
At Eliot, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.
Benefits at Eliot
We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:
- Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
- Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match
- Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
- Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
- Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development
Eliot is seeking a dedicated Residential Counselor to join our Developmental Disabilities (DD) division. Our residential programs offer a person-centered continuum of services that provides innovative and high quality programming to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The program offers support and opportunities for individuals to enrich their lives, develop social and daily living skills, and build social and community connections.
As a Residential Counselor, you will assist with the day to day operations of a group home for individuals with developmental and/or intellectual The ideal candidate will have experience working with clients with brain injuries and/or developmental disabilities.
Responsibilities:
- Support daily operations of a group home serving individuals with developmental disabilities and brain injuries.
- Promote community integration by supporting access to resources, fostering relationships, and reducing stigma.
- Ensure a safe, supportive environment and implement crisis interventions when needed.
- Assist in the implementation of Individual Support Plans and maintain accurate, timely documentation.
Qualifications:
- Requires an High school diploma.
- Experience working with adults with brain injuries or developmental disabilities
- Ability to drive program van
- Must possess a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and maintain a personally owned vehicle
Schedules:
- Sunday 9am-5pm, Wednesday 3pm-11pm, Saturday 3pm-11pm (24 hours)
At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization.
Apply today and make a difference.
Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- tuition reimbursement
About this role
Eliot Community Human Services is hiring a Residential Counselor to support adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in a group home setting in Lexington, Kentucky. The role centers on day-to-day operations—helping residents develop daily living and social skills, facilitating community connections, and maintaining safe environments where crisis intervention may be needed. You'll implement Individual Support Plans, document progress, and drive the program van to support residents' access to community resources and activities.
This position suits someone with prior experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities or brain injuries who is comfortable with direct care work and can manage varied schedules. The job requires a high school diploma, valid driver's license, and personally owned vehicle. Schedules vary between full-time weekday hours (Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm) and part-time evening and weekend shifts (Sunday 9am–5pm, Wednesday and Saturday 3pm–11pm).
Eliot offers comprehensive benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, 401(k) with employer match, company-paid life insurance, and professional development support including tuition reimbursement. The salary is $19.50 per hour.
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