Direct Care/ Congregate Residential Counselor - Bonus Eligible

The Home for Little Wanderers; Windsor; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team as Residential Counselors. This role is not just a job; it's a calling to make a difference in the lives of children and teens facing emotional challenges. You will work in a supportive therapeutic environment, helping youth develop essential skills and build trust. With opportunities for personal growth and mentorship from licensed clinicians, this position offers a rewarding career path in social work or psychology. If you have the heart, patience, and resilience to make a lasting impact, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Mentorship from Licensed Clinicians

Fellowship Program with Bonuses

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working with children or adolescents.
• Ability to complete CPI and medication training.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships with students and manage behavior.
• Engage in daily campus life and support medication administration.

Skills

Communication Skills

Behavior Management

Empathy

Teamwork

Crisis Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Description

This position is eligible for an up to $3000 sign-on bonus!

Make a Career Out of Changing Lives

This is not just a job- it's a calling. Working as a Direct Care/Residential Counselor at the Wediko New Hampshire Hillsborough campus involves working with children and teens facing emotional and behavioral challenges. The work is intense and emotionally demanding but offers a profound impact on young lives and personal growth.

Your Role: Building a Transformational Experience

As a Residential Counselor, you will work directly with youth in a therapeutic, residential setting, helping them develop skills, build trust, and work toward stability. You will be supported by clinicians and educators but will make the most consistent impact daily.

You will:

• Build meaningful relationships with students, balancing support, structure, and empathy
• Help manage behavior according to each student's Individual Treatment Plan (ITP)
• Participate in group therapy and recreational activities
• Ensure safety, supervision, and emotional containment during crises
• Provide consistency, encouragement, and accountability
• Engage in daily campus life, including therapeutic moments, meal prep, activities, and transportation
• Support medication administration and daily documentation

What You'll Gain

• Skills development in human services and behavioral health
• Mentorship from licensed clinicians
• Experience to advance careers in social work, psychology, or education
• Personal growth through facing challenges and celebrating successes

Who We're Looking For

• Someone with heart, patience, and resilience
• At least 2 years of experience working with children or adolescents, or 7 years of parenting experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong communication skills and a good sense of humor
• Team player capable of working independently and staying calm in crises
• Ability to complete CPI and medication training
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record

Impact Corps

Residential Counselors can enroll in The Impact Corps, a fellowship program offering training, industry experience, and bonuses up to $5,000 upon completion. Learn more at: bit.ly/3ONYlOg

The role involves outdoor activities on rugged terrain, including sports and recreational activities. Physical ability to bend, hold, and lift is required, as per CPI techniques.

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, believing that our differences enhance our service quality. We aim to create a culture that supports these values, aligning with our mission to help vulnerable children and families build positive change.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Applicants will be informed of their rights as per federal law. For more, see the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.