Residential Counselor

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network • Somerville, MA

27d • $21 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is hiring Residential Counselors for its Young Adult Program in Somerville. Counselors supervise and engage youth/residents in activities and daily routines, help them build skills, and work collaboratively with the staff team to provide structured, supportive care. The role includes recreational activities and positive role modeling, safe transportation of clients, and medication administration once MAP certified. Counselors also help meet clients’ basic needs by providing regular meals, a safe and clean living environment, recreational opportunities, and support with appropriate hygiene. The schedule is either Tuesday–Saturday or Sunday–Thursday, 2:00 PM–10:00 PM. Evening, weekend, and holiday coverage is required, along with participation in a mandatory stay-late coverage rotation. Wayside provides training in Motivational Interviewing, Courageous Conversations, Trauma Informed Practice, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, CPR, and First Aid.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license; motor vehicle background record checks will be completed.
• High school degree or equivalent.
• Evening and weekend availability as part of scheduled shifts.
• Availability for holiday shifts.
• Participation in a mandatory stay-late coverage rotation.
• High-quality communication skills, including the ability to connect with others, be approachable and respectful, and communicate 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 all 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 and 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

• $2,000 sign-on bonus, pro-rated for part-time; half paid after six months of employment and half after one year.
• Tuition and training reimbursement.
• PTO package with three wellness days.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Up to three weeks of vacation in the first year.
• Free training and CEUs.
• Medical benefits.
• Financial health supports.
• Career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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