Developmental Services Relief Counselor
Job Description
About the Role
Join Bay Cove Human Services, Inc. as a Developmental Services Relief Counselor – Flexible Schedule in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Teaches daily living skills such as safety rules, travel training, banking, cooking, shopping, budgeting, hygiene, and care of personal space and belongings.
- Provides supportive counseling to the consumers around daily, personal, and social issues.
- Maintains programmatic documentation in accordance with agency standards.
- Assists consumers with medication management and administers medications as needed.
Requirements
- Understanding of the psychiatric, physical, social, emotional and educational needs of adults with mental illness.
- Ability to work effectively with adults with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities in a manner that supports their stability, empowerment, growth, and recovery.
- Sensitivity to the needs of adults with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities and their families.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other providers and neighbors.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $16.25 - $17.84/hr
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Night or evening shifts may be required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Bay Cove Human Services, Inc. as a Developmental Services Relief Counselor – Flexible Schedule.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Developmental Services Relief Counselor at Bay Cove Human Services a 3.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Developmental Services physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Developmental Services — Physician Career Context
This Developmental Services position at Bay Cove Human Services is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
Stated compensation: $16.25 - $17.84/hr.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $18 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Crisis Prevention, Crisis Intervention, Medication Management, Supportive Counseling, Daily Living Skills Training, Documentation, Communication Skills, Writing Skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Developmental Services role.
Core responsibilities: The Relief Counselor provides direct support to adults in residential programs to promote stability, skill development, and recovery. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, assisting with medication management, and teaching daily living skills.
Benefits package: Weekly Pay, Flexible Schedule, 403(B) Plan, Paid Trainings, Accrued Sick Time. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Developmental Services physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Part-time
Posted
yesterday
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