Congregate Residential Counselor - Overnight
About The Position
The Home for Little Wanderers' Harrington House is looking for Residential Counselors to care for children in their Dorchester location. In the group home, children or adolescents, ranging in age from 8-13 are in transition back to their families or going on to independent living, but need support in order to make a successful transition back to their communities. The program provides residential treatment by offering a safe, structured home-like, living environment. The children participate fully in the community through school attendance and extracurricular activities. Additionally, the programs offer clinical services, health services, psychiatric services, educational assistance, milieu therapy, and case management services.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license required
- Passing the CORI/background check and having a valid ID
- Ability to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as required
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with youth in a similar environment preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, supportive environment for children.
- Communicate with other counselors from previous shifts to ensure the continued flow of information and coordinate activity log of daily living.
Benefits
- Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance available
- Extensive training to new staff
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
- Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
