Full-Time Congregate Residential Counselor-O/N-Bonus Eligible Up to $5000

The Home for Little Wanderers • Plymouth, MA

28d • Onsite

About The Position

The Home for Little Wanderers' Southeast Campus, located in Plymouth, MA, is seeking Full-Time Overnight Residential Counselors. This role involves making a difference in the lives of youth who have experienced trauma and/or have significant emotional and behavioral challenges in a residential setting. The campus provides a unique recovery environment with evidence-based and trauma-informed practices, including a heavily wooded facility with a lake, walking trails, fields, a Project Adventure ropes course, and a full gymnasium. New employees receive training in behavior support, crisis management, trauma-informed care, and best practices in social services. The approach focuses on positive and healthy relationships, with a core belief that youth need to feel cared for to make progress. Staff are encouraged to develop new ideas for activities and routines, emphasizing a child-centered, team approach to care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency
• A passion for making a positive impact on the lives of kids

Nice To Haves

• 1 year prior experience working with youth preferred

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 implementing feedback in the moment and through a structured supervision process
• Ability to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as required

Benefits

• Generous time off including up to 11 holidays
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance available
• Extensive training to new staff
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 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
• Bonus eligible up to $5,000 upon successful completion of Impact Corps fellowship
• Enrollment in The Home’s Impact Corps - a fellowship learning track

What This Job Offers

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