Residential Counselor - Per-Diem

Wayside • Framingham, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is hiring per-diem Residential Counselors at its Wayside Campus in Framingham. The role involves supervising and engaging with youth and residents in activities and daily routines, supporting their skill development, and helping maintain a structured, safe, and positive program environment. The position offers on-the-job training and does not require a college degree.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license; motor vehicle background record checks will be completed.
• High school degree or equivalent.
• High-quality communication skills, including the ability to connect with others, be approachable and respectful, and communicate with people at all levels.
• Reflective self-awareness.
• Ability to manage risk.
• Ability to support youth dynamically.
• Flexibility and creative thinking, including the ability to adapt to changing work situations, processes, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise and engage with youth and residents in activities and daily routines.
• Support skill building for youth and residents through collaborative teamwork.
• Participate in training and maintain necessary certifications.
• Facilitate recreational activities for clients and work with the staff team to ensure program structure while providing positive role modeling.
• Transport clients safely.
• Administer medication once MAP certified.
• Help provide clients’ basic needs, including regular meals, a safe and clean living environment, recreational activities, and appropriate hygiene.

Benefits

• Warm work environment.
• Team-focused management that values healthy work dynamics.
• Training in Motivational Interviewing, Courageous Conversations, Trauma Informed Practice, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, CPR, and First Aid.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED