PT Congregate Residential Counselor

Our Open • Waltham, MA

5d

About The Position

The Residential Counselor supports youth in developing the skills they need to transition successfully home to their families. Under the direction of a supervisor, the role is primarily responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for clients. Counselors are expected to understand and apply the program’s mission, treatment philosophy, policies, and procedures in their direct care and supervision of clients.

The position involves counseling, observing, and providing behavioral training, outreach support, advocacy, and treatment to children and their families to facilitate reunification and/or long-term out-of-home placement. Case management duties include supporting healthy emotional and physical lifestyles through activities such as exercise and nutrition training, community integration, psychoeducational therapeutic counseling, human rights and medical advocacy, medication administration, social and life-skills training, and educational and life planning.

This is a part-time position scheduled Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Monday from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Residential Counselors may enroll in The Home’s Impact Corps, a fellowship learning track offering experience in counseling, education, clinical roles, and leadership, along with additional training and the opportunity to qualify for bonuses totaling up to $5,000 upon successful completion.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to walk, stand, climb, and lift objects continuously during 6–7 hour shifts.
• Ability to effectively restrain using proper TCI techniques when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with youth in a similar environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply program routines and structure and maintain a general understanding of the client population.
• Foster healthy, appropriate relationships with clients through daily interactions.
• Develop an understanding of the program’s level system, including cards and behavior contracts.
• Supervise and coordinate students’ activities of daily living, including hygiene, clothing, chores, and other activities.
• Assist children in transitioning between scheduled activities.
• Provide First Aid as needed.
• Plan and participate in individual and small-group activities, in accordance with treatment plans and goals.
• Teach age-appropriate life 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 and educational activities.
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment and keep living, dining, educational, and recreational areas clean and organized.
• Ensure adequate student supervision by coordinating care with other staff.
• Provide group and individual behavior support and intervention as trained, including appropriate TCI physical restraint when necessary.
• Coordinate medical and emergency situations with the supervisor.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with program staff about clients’ positive skills and accomplishments as well as difficult or challenging issues.
• Complete assigned paperwork thoroughly and on time, including timesheets, level cards, goal/level tracking, incident reports, and 51A reports.
• Attend trainings.
• Participate in supervision meetings with the supervisor.

Benefits

• Opportunity to enroll in The Home’s Impact Corps fellowship learning track.
• Additional training and skills development through the Impact Corps.
• Eligibility for bonuses totaling up to $5,000 upon successful completion of the Impact Corps.

What This Job Offers

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