Residential Counselor II | New Beginnings

Gandara Center•Springfield, MA

6d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

We're looking to hire Residential Counselors to join our New Beginnings Youth Program. Residential Counselors maintain a therapeutic environment within the residence, which includes meeting the needs of the client in the following areas: safety, medical, emotional, food, clothing, and shelter. They participate in the development of reasonable limits and structures for each child and implement these limits on a daily basis within the residence and community in a fair and consistent manner.

Requirements

Previous work in related field dealing with youths preferred.
High school Diploma
Needs to have a valid Driver's License.
Bilingual Preferred (Spanish/English)

Responsibilities

To implement each client's individual Level Plan objectives under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor and Direct Care Supervisor.
To accurately log all required documentation.
Responsible for acting as a "Staff Advocate" for one client.
Necessary to meet overall program and agency goals, and provide support to management and program staff.
To work as a cooperative team member and to be a positive role model for clients.
To assist clients in carrying out daily tasks and responsibilities including cleaning, cooking, maintenance, and laundry.
To willingly perform these tasks when clients in a fair and consistent manner.
To plan and organize a variety of appropriate recreational and social activities.