Weekend Congregate Residential Counselor-Bonus Eligible

The Home for Little Wanderers; Plymouth; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Weekend Residential Counselors to join their team in Plymouth. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of youth who have faced significant challenges. The organization emphasizes a child-centered approach, focusing on building positive relationships and providing a supportive environment. With extensive training and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference. Enjoy competitive salaries, generous time off, and a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition reimbursement and a retirement plan.

Benefits

Generous time off, including up to 11 holidays

Health and Dental Insurance

Extensive training for new staff

Tuition reimbursement up to $2,400 per fiscal year

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match

Employer-paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience working with youth in a residential setting.
• Passion for positively impacting children's lives.

Responsibilities

• Support youth in a residential setting, promoting healthy relationships.
• Facilitate activities that encourage growth and development.

Skills

Experience working with youth

Crisis management

Behavior support

Trauma-informed care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

This position is bonus eligible!

The Home for Little Wanderers' Southeast Campus, located in Plymouth, MA, on a beautiful 53-acre property, is currently looking for Weekend Residential Counselors to make a difference in the lives of youth who have experienced trauma and/or have significant emotional and behavioral challenges in a residential setting.

How You Will Be Making a Difference

Our campus offers a unique recovery environment for youth, providing them with a respite from the challenging circumstances that have brought them into care. The campus features a heavily wooded facility with a lake, walking trails, fields, a Project Adventure ropes course, and a full gymnasium. We utilize evidence-based and trauma-informed practices. New employees receive training in behavior support, crisis management, trauma-informed care, and best practices in social services.

We focus on positive and healthy relationships, believing that youth need to feel cared for to make progress. Staff learn to work in groups, run activities that promote healthy growth and development, and are encouraged to introduce new ideas for activities and routines. Our approach is child-centered and team-oriented.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of prior experience working with youth
• High school diploma or equivalent
• A passion for positively impacting the lives of children

What The Home Can Offer You

In addition to the opportunity to make a lasting impact, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous time off, including up to 11 holidays
• Health and Dental Insurance effective immediately upon hire
• Extensive training for new staff
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,400 per fiscal year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employer-paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• And more!

Impact Corps

Residential Counselors can enroll in The Home's Impact Corps—a fellowship learning track designed to provide adults with opportunities to serve vulnerable children and young adults while gaining experience in counseling, education, clinical roles, and leadership. Participants receive new training, hone skills, and are eligible for bonuses totaling up to $5,000 upon successful completion.

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a culture that supports these values. We believe that our differences enhance our ability to serve diverse children, families, and communities. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are integral to our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build positive, lasting change.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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