Therapeutic Counselor - Day/Eve Shift, M- F
Job Description
Just Finished an Overnight? This Afternoon Shift Was Built for You.
Location: Westfield, Springfield, and Holyoke, MA
Schedule: Westfield, Monday–Friday, 30hrs 12:30PM–6:30 PM
Pay: $20.00/hr
Reasons to Join Arbor
The schedule gives you time to get yourself right first — if you're finishing an overnight shift around 7 or 8 AM, the 10:30 AM or 12:30 PM start means you have a real window to decompress, eat, and reset before your next commitment.
$20.00/hr in purposeful afternoon work — not a second overnight, not another exhausting shift in a high-volume setting. Community-based, person-centered, and done by 6:30 PM every day.
Medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD/AD&D, and sick time available for qualifying employees.
W-2 employment with Arbor from day one — stable paycheck, real employer, no 1099 complexity stacked on top of what you're already managing.
CPI training provided by the program — arrive ready, they take care of the certification pathway.
DSP | HHA | CNA | Caregiver | PCA — overnight healthcare, direct care, or residential experience? You already have the foundation this role is built on.
Plan and co-lead therapeutic activities and community trips with the individuals you support.
Provide 1:1 and group direct support — personal hygiene, ADL assistance, meal prep, mobility, and daily living skills.
Complete daily logs and required documentation using program software — basic computer proficiency required.
Transport and accompany participants to community activities and appointments (valid driver's license and reliable transportation required).
Monitor health and behavior, document observations accurately, and communicate updates to program staff and families at shift end.
Foster a respectful, inclusive, person-centered environment in every interaction.
Follow safety protocols, maintain confidentiality, and contribute to a structured, therapeutic setting.
Job Requirements
Must be 21 years of age or older
High school diploma or equivalent
Personal or professional caregiving experience preferred; 6+ months in human services a plus
Comfortable supporting adults with behavioral needs and providing hands-on personal hygiene and ADL care
Basic computer proficiency required for daily logs and required documentation
Valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation required
Must pass EEC background clearance
Certifications
CPR/FA certification (required)
CPI certification a plus — program will provide training
MAP, Safety Care, and restraint training as required by assignment
Ability to lift at least 50 lbs
Prolonged standing; bending, kneeling, crouching as needed
Community-based and outdoor activity involvement
Arbor Associates serves Southern New England, including Greater Boston, Central and Western Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. We live and work in these communities and are committed to providing the care and support needed to help them thrive.
Arbor Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.
Apply today and join a team that's been making a difference for nearly 40 years.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Human Resources Manager
Judith Saraf joined Arbor in 2023 as the Human Resources Manager, responsible for overseeing HR functions and teams. She holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from Plymouth State University and brings with her over 27 years of Human Resources related experience and knowledge working in the healthcare and hospitality fields. Judith has assisted companies streamline and implement HRIS systems, lead organizations through the shift to consumer driven health plans, executed talent management strategies including recruitment and retention initiatives and has many years of experience with internal employee and labor relations. She has a passion for employee engagement with creative programs and is one of many things she looks forward to bringing to the Arbor team. When not at work, she enjoys painting, and spending time with her husband and 3 sons. Judith also enjoys volunteering with “A Wish Come True” - a nonprofit that delivers wishes to critically ill children in Southeastern MA and Rhode Island.