Congregate Residential Counselor - Per Diem-Plymouth, MA

Our Open • Plymouth, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Home for Little Wanderers, Southeast Campus, located in Plymouth, MA is looking for Residential Counselors on a Relief basis to make a difference in the lives of youth who have experienced trauma and/or who have significant emotional and behavioral challenges in a residential setting. Our campus offers a unique recovery environment for youth, providing them with a respite from the challenging circumstances that have brought them into care, in a heavily wooded facility with a lake, walking trails, fields, a Project Adventure ropes course, and full gymnasium, utilizing evidence-based and trauma informed practices. New employees receive training in behavior support, crisis management, trauma informed care, and best practices in social services. We do this through a focus on positive and healthy relationships, including a core belief that youth need to feel cared for in order to make progress. Staff learn to work in groups and run activities designed to enhance youth healthy growth and development. We encourage our staff to come up with new ideas for activities and routines and focus on a child-centered, team approach to care.

Requirements

• HS diploma or equivalency
• Experience working with youth, particularly in a similar setting preferred
• Mainly we want people who want to help our youth, and are willing to learn how.

Nice To Haves

• We are happy to train people who want to make a difference in the lives of an amazing group of young people.

Responsibilities

• Passing the CORI/background check and having a valid ID
• Being physically active for an 8-10 hour shift
• Participating in verbal de-escalation and physical intervention with youth
• Multi-tasking in a changing and fast-paced treatment environment
• Receiving and implement feedback in the moment and through a structured supervision process
• Ability to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as required
• May be required to operate a vehicle
• May be required to have a valid driver’s license and a “satisfactory” driving record
• May be required to have access to a personal vehicle for use during work hours
• May be required to use personal vehicle to transport clients on occasion if/when needed
• If required to transport clients, must maintain the minimum amounts of liability insurance as required by The Home and/or other regulatory requirements and vehicle registration must be current

Benefits

• Impact Corps - a fellowship learning track designed to provide adults with an opportunity to help serve vulnerable children and young adults while gaining industry experience in counseling, education, clinical roles, and leadership.
• Gain new training, hone your skills, and be eligible for bonuses adding up to $5,000 upon successful completion!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED