Awake Overnight FT- Congregate Residential Counselor

The Home for Little Wanderers • Hillsborough, NH

16h • $22

About The Position

Do you want to be a transformative worker deeply affecting the lives of troubled
youth and their families? The Wediko School’s team, based in Hillsborough, NH
are dedicated to providing state-of-the-art residential treatment and
therapeutic boarding school services to middle- and high-school-aged youth
experiencing significant social-emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges.

This is difficult high-stakes work, that will at times be stressful. It’s not
for everyone. On the other hand, you’ll grow as a human-services professional,
potentially start or enhance a professional career, and feel that your work is
purposeful, meaningful, and emotionally rewarding. You’ll be part of a team of
colleagues supporting your professional growth and success.

In order to change the trajectory of these young persons’ lives, a
transformational treatment experience must be created. This position is key to
that experience. Through an interdisciplinary team effort and direct
supervision from Masters-level clinicians, Direct Care workers make a difference
in the lives of the youth we serve.

Requirements

• 2 years’ + experience working in a similar setting with adolescents, or seven years of parenting.
• HS Diploma
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Satisfactory completion of CPI training and Medication Administration Training required.
• Preferred driving record that allows for the transportation of students in Wediko vehicles as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred driving record that allows for the transportation of students in Wediko vehicles as needed.

Responsibilities

• Behavioral management of the students in accordance with their ITP by using various tools such as behavioral checklists.
• Providing regular individual supervision of youth.
• Providing therapeutic experiences for each youth in accordance with their ITP.
• Crisis management with critical incident reporting.
• Overseeing the daily physical and psychological safety issue.
• Maintaining an age-appropriate balance of limit setting, giving directions and nurturing on an on-going basis.
• Overseeing, monitoring and providing the day-to-day care of basic needs.
• Communicating about youth and setting issues with the Lead Staff, Clinical Supervisor and Program Coordinators.
• Providing transport and/or monitoring from one activity to another and between Wediko, home, local districts or appointments as needed.
• Completion of the medication management and administration training course and assisting with the administration of medications as directed.
• Completing all necessary documentation including: daily logs, tracking of students’ behavior, critical incidents, weekly progress summary, food requests, and the request for dorm supplies.

Benefits

• Generous time off including 11 holidays
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance available
• Extensive training to new staff
• Tuition reimbursement
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees