Residential Counselor

Wayside • Framingham, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is hiring Residential Counselors at its Wayside Campus in Framingham. The role supports youth and families in a warm, team-focused work environment. No college degree is necessary. The position is available full-time or part-time, with a salary of $20.50–$21.50 per hour depending on experience, plus a sign-on bonus. Half of the bonus is paid after six months of employment and the other half after one year; the bonus is prorated for part-time employees.

Residential Counselors supervise and engage with youth in activities and daily routines, support skill building, and help maintain a safe, structured living environment. The role includes facilitating recreation, providing positive role modeling, transporting clients safely, and administering medication after MAP certification. Staff assist with basic needs such as meals, a clean and safe environment, and hygiene. Scheduled shifts include evenings, weekends, and holiday coverage, as well as participation in a mandatory stay-late coverage rotation. Training is provided in Motivational Interviewing, Courageous Conversations, Trauma Informed Practice, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, CPR, and First Aid.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license; motor vehicle background record checks will be completed.
• Evening and weekend shifts are required.
• Holiday shift coverage is required.
• Participation in a mandatory stay-late coverage rotation.
• Strong 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 adapting to changing work situations, processes, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise and engage with youth/residents in activities and daily routines.
• Support skill building for youth/residents through collaborative teamwork.
• Participate in trainings and maintain necessary certifications.
• Facilitate recreational activities and work with the staff team to maintain program structure and provide 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

• Sign-on bonus, with half paid after six months and half after one year of employment; prorated for part-time employees.
• Training provided in Motivational Interviewing, Courageous Conversations, Trauma Informed Practice, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, CPR, and First Aid.

What This Job Offers

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