Milieu Counselor - Overnight, Residential (Wilson House)

The City of Providence•East Providence, RI

23d•Onsite

About The Position

To provide guidance and supervision of children/adolescents in a residential setting. To assist each resident to make decisions about daily life, conduct and discipline within the boundaries of Agency policy and the requirements of the contractual agreement with the Department of Children, Youth and Family. To provide an environment that promotes the physical and mental well being of each child. Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) in the milieu setting. FSRI is looking for people who are empathetic, good listeners, enjoy working with youth, and see hope for the future for everyone no matter what barriers or struggles a person has faced. We work 24/7 and need applicants who are willing and capable to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings as scheduled. Candidates can have a variety of educational, work, and personal experience which may make them good candidates. Some backgrounds include previous residential work experience, obtaining Bachelors or similar in psychology, social work, or related fields. We also have staff who do not have Bachelors degrees but who have experience as Community Health Workers, childcare workers, or personal experience. We want to learn about you and what drives you and see if this role is a good fit. Staff must have knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic issues. Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of improving the health and well-being of children and families. We are passionate about our mission to advance opportunity and hope. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across the Health, Healing, Home and Hope divisions, are experts in their fields, delivering strategies to positively impact lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in three locations in Providence; and four locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield.

Requirements

empathetic
good listeners
enjoy working with youth
see hope for the future for everyone no matter what barriers or struggles a person has faced
willing and capable to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings as scheduled
knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic issues
reliable transportation
valid drivers license
proof of automobile insurance, registration, inspection and driving record
reliable transportation must have a minimum of three seats in addition to the drivers seat
Travel to and from community locations and residential site locations, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
Ability to push or pull 10 lbs or more.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to be trained in and implement de-escalation techniques utilizing Handle with Care when necessary.

Nice To Haves

previous residential work experience
obtaining Bachelors or similar in psychology, social work, or related fields
experience as Community Health Workers, childcare workers, or personal experience
Bilingual/ASL skills
Multilingual skills

Responsibilities

provide guidance and supervision of children/adolescents in a residential setting
assist each resident to make decisions about daily life, conduct and discipline within the boundaries of Agency policy and the requirements of the contractual agreement with the Department of Children, Youth and Family
provide an environment that promotes the physical and mental well being of each child
Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) in the milieu setting