Part-Time Congregate Residential Counselor (Weekend overnights | 2pm-10:30pm)

The Home for Little Wanderers • Boston, MA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Home for Little Wanderers, Children's Collaborative, located in Roxbury Crossing is looking for an Overnight Residential Counselors to make a difference in the lives of youth who have experienced trauma and/or who have significant emotional and behavioral challenges. Hours are Saturdays and Sundays 2pm-10:30pm. Join a dynamic team of professionals implementing our trauma informed care model. Support youth in developing the skills they need to successfully transition home to families. Teach age appropriate life skills, coping skills, and social skills through modeling, counseling, and other techniques. Participate in groups and activities designed to enhance youth growth and development. Participate in both on-site and off-site recreational/educational activities. Maintain a safe and supportive environment. The Home offers extensive training and support to all new staff and many opportunities for career and professional development.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Passing the DEEC CORI/DCF 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with youth, particularly in a similar setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and secure environment for clients.
• Implement program's mission, treatment philosophy, and policies and procedures in direct care and supervision of clients.
• Knowledge and application of program routines/ structure.
• Maintain a general understanding of the population of clients with whom we work.
• Foster healthy, appropriate relationships with our clients through daily interactions.
• Develop an understanding of level system (cards, behavior contracts, etc.).
• Supervise and coordinate activities of daily living for students, including hygiene, clothing, chores, and other activities.
• Assist children with the transition from each scheduled activity.
• Provide First Aid appropriately as needed.
• Plan and participate in activities with clients/students on an individual and small group (less than 6) level in accordance with treatment plans and goals.
• Teach age appropriate life skills and social skills through modeling, counseling, and other techniques.
• Participate in groups and activities designed to enhance growth and development.
• Participate in off campus recreational/educational activities.
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment.
• Manage living, dining, educational, recreational areas to provide a clean, organized environment for students.
• Insure adequate supervision of students through coordination of care with other staff.
• Provide group and individual behavior support and intervention as trained, including the use of TCI appropriate physical restraint as necessary.
• Coordinate medical and emergency situations with the supervisor.
• Communicate through written and verbal means with other program staff on positive skills and accomplishments as well as difficult or challenging client issues.
• Complete all assigned paperwork including time sheet, level card, goal/ level tracking, incident reporting, and 51A’s in a thorough and timely manner.
• Attend trainings.
• Participate in supervision meetings with supervisor.
• May be asked to prepare weekend meals.
• May be required to carry a mobile device.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, 5 sick days, and 2 personal days
• Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire
• 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

What This Job Offers

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