Per Diem Congregate Residential Counselor-O/N

The Home for Little Wanderers • Plymouth, MA

46d • Onsite

About The Position

The Home for Little Wanderers' Southeast Campus, located in Plymouth, MA, is seeking Per Diem Overnight Residential Counselors to support 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. New employees receive training in behavior support, crisis management, trauma informed care, and best practices in social services. The role focuses on positive and healthy relationships, with staff 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 plus 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 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

• Training in behavior support, crisis management, trauma informed care, and best practices in social services
• Enrollment in The Home’s Impact Corps - a fellowship learning track
• Eligibility for bonuses adding up to $5,000 upon successful completion of Impact Corps

What This Job Offers

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