Residential Counselor

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network•Arlington, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Wayside is one of Massachusetts' most respected youth and family-serving agencies, supporting more than 6,000 youth and families annually across Central, Eastern, and Northeastern regions. We invest in our employees' wellness with comprehensive benefits, including tuition and training reimbursement, a PTO package with 3 wellness days, 9 paid holidays, and up to 3 weeks of vacation in the first year. Enjoy a learning environment with free training, CEUs, and more, along with exceptional medical benefits, financial health supports, and career development opportunities. Apply today and earn a $2,000.00 sign-on bonus (pro-rated for part-time)! Wayside Youth & Family Support Network has open positions where you can begin to build a career! No college degree necessary! Wayside provides a warm work environment with team focused management that places value on healthy work dynamics. A perfect job for folks who like to be busy, creative and offer innovative care to youth and families.

Requirements

Must be available evenings and weekends.
Valid drivers’ license required - motor vehicle background record checks will be completed.
High School degree or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

High quality communication skills show an ability to connect with others, approachability, being respectful to others, able to communicate with others at all levels.
Reflective self-awareness.
Ability to manage risk.
Dynamic ability to support youth.
Demonstrates flexibility and creative thinking (i.e. ability to adapt and adjust 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 team work.
Show yourself to be a willing learner in trainings and maintain necessary certifications.
Facilitating recreational activities for clients, working with the staff team to ensure the program structure while providing positive role modeling for youth.
Safe client transportation and medication administration once MAP certified.
Assist the program in providing basic needs for clients, such as regular meals, a safe and clean living environment, recreational activities, and appropriate hygiene.