Residential Counselor

ITALIAN HOME FOR CHILDREN INC•Boston, MA

3d•$21 - $21

About The Position

The Residential Counselor (RC) will be directly responsible for the daily care of Italian Home for Children clients – youth with complex trauma, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD), and co-occurring psychiatric needs. Residential Counselors support clients in reaching their full potential through providing positive and nurturing relationships and a stable, consistent, and structured living environment. RCs are expected to model care, empathy and patience for children and families, while staying committed to providing the highest quality of care for children. Evenings, weekends, and holidays are required. Schedules are subject to change based on the needs of the Program to ensure safety of clients and employees. This position is considered essential as the Program operates 24 hours per day/7 days per week, year-round. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title, but additional responsibilities may be required. Employees are expected to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Requirements

Commitment to the highest quality of care for children and families
Demonstration of compassionate, sensitive, and empathetic care for clients
Strong commitment to supporting, nurturing, teaching, and empowering children
Reliability, show for shifts on time, regular/consistent attendance, abide by procedures for tardiness and absenteeism
Demonstration of support and belief in IHC’s mission and values
Ability to bend, reach, move and lift 75 pounds
Skilled interpersonally and demonstration of teamwork
Flexible in thought and scheduling
Strength in working collaboratively
Responsive to emergencies quickly and safely; respond to unexpected circumstances calmly with a quick change of plan/strategy
High performance in a stressful and fast paced environment
Demonstration of understanding and application of principles taught in trainings and seminars, including therapeutic crisis intervention
Integrity in the handling of sensitive and confidential information related to clients and employees
Maintenance of strictest confidentiality regarding clients and employees; adhere to all HIPPA guidelines and regulations
Receptive and responsive to supervision and professional development
Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written)
Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License required
Acquire and retain First Aid and CPR certification
Acquire and retain certification in de-escalation and restraint curriculum

Responsibilities

Directly supervise clients
Engage with and fully attend to children, monitoring behavior and interactions closely
Provide a therapeutic milieu environment for clients, maintaining a safe and healthy environment; and meeting the physical and emotional needs of clients
Work as a part of a multidisciplinary team to further the emotional, behavioral, and educational development of clients
Plan, implement, and participate in social and recreational activities for clients
Implement treatment protocol established in client’s treatment plans and individual behavior plans
Interactions with clients must demonstrate a therapeutic and caring purpose
Apply treatment philosophy and training
Provide therapeutic intervention, including physical restraints done safely and by training standards
Communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors and the clinical team
Maintain clean dorm areas and client bedrooms
Transport clients to community activities, schools, and other appointments
Attend shift change meetings and provide regular updates about youth
Complete serious incident, restraint, and all other required reports, logs and documentation
Responsible for ensuring all logs are accurate
Attend required meetings and trainings, including weekly staff meetings
Actively participate in supervision and professional development opportunities