Direct Support Professional I - Childrens Congregate Care

Seven Hills Foundation • Worcester, MA

85d • $20

About The Position

The Residential Counselor provides direct care to youth in one of YOU, Inc.’s 24-hour/7-day-a-week acute or congregate care settings. To this end, the Residential Counselor works as part of a shift of staff, led by a shift supervisor, all of whom are in a specific client to staff ratio, with the responsibility for creating and maintaining a therapeutic treatment milieu. Residential Counselors are considered “essential employees” and as such may be mandated to work beyond their scheduled shifts in order to maintain client to staff ratios and/or be required to report to work during declared states of emergency. The Residential Counselor insures the safety and supervision of youth, cultivates a therapeutic treatment milieu, maintains appropriate boundaries while developing supportive professional relationships with youth, participates in the upkeep and cleanliness of the facility, documents client care as required or directed, and if necessary, utilizes agency physical management interventions.

Requirements

• Experience with youth required; group experience with youth preferred.
• Ability to compose oneself with professionalism, ethical practice, and compassionate regard for clients.
• Proof of a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to adhere to agency ethical standards and confidentiality practices.
• Ability to build rapport and work effectively with others.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be able to perform physical aspects of the job, including active client engagement and physical management interventions.

Responsibilities

• Insure the safety and supervision of youth through watching and engaging therapeutically with youth.
• Cultivate a therapeutic milieu that promotes social growth, emotional expression, positive behavior, and overall functioning.
• Maintain appropriate physical, emotional, logistical, and informational boundaries with clients.
• Participate in the upkeep and cleanliness of the facility, including modeling and assisting youth in completing chores.
• Document client care as directed, including shift notes, incident reports, and medication administration.
• Uphold client confidentiality and maintain HIPAA requirements.
• Understand program/agency policies and procedures, including maintaining up-to-date certifications.
• Be a reliable and positive team member, arriving on time and prepared for all shifts.
• Prevent crisis through intervention, following the approved agency behavior management model.

Benefits

• $20 per hour compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees