Awake Overnight FT- Direct Care/Congregate Residential Counselor-Bonus Eligible

The Home for Little Wanderers; Windsor (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Direct Care Counselor to support troubled youth in a transformative environment. This role involves behavioral management, facilitating therapy sessions, and providing essential care. You'll work closely with a team of professionals committed to making a difference in the lives of young individuals facing various challenges. With competitive salaries, generous benefits, and a focus on professional development, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute positively to the community while growing in your career.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Immediate health insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working with youth or 7 years of parenting.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage behavioral issues and develop recreational activities.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions and ensure safety.

Skills

Behavioral management

Strong communication skills

Crisis management

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CPI techniques

Medication Administration Training

Job description

Awake Overnight FT - Direct Care/Congregate Residential Counselor - Bonus Eligible

Join to apply for the Awake Overnight FT - Direct Care/Congregate Residential Counselor - Bonus Eligible role at The Home for Little Wanderers.

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $3000! Do you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of troubled youth and their families? The Wediko School, based in Hillsborough, NH, provides residential treatment and therapeutic boarding school services for boys facing social-emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges. Family involvement is key to our students' success.

This is challenging, high-stakes work that can be stressful, but it offers growth, purpose, and emotional reward. You'll be supported by a team dedicated to your professional development.

As a key team member, you will create transformational treatment experiences under the supervision of Masters-level clinicians, making a real difference in the lives of youth.

How You Will Be Making A Difference

• Behavioral management of students according to their ITPs using behavioral tools.
• Providing individual supervision for children.
• Developing and implementing recreational activities on and off campus.
• Facilitating daily group therapy sessions.
• Providing therapeutic experiences aligned with each child's ITP.
• Managing crises and reporting critical incidents.
• Ensuring physical and psychological safety of children.
• Balancing limits, directions, and nurturing appropriately.
• Overseeing daily care and basic needs of students.
• Communicating with staff and clinicians about student and setting issues.
• Transporting students as needed and assisting with medication administration after training.
• Completing documentation such as logs, behavior tracking, incident reports, and progress summaries.
• Participating in campus maintenance and on-call weekends.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience working with youth or seven years of parenting.
• High school diploma.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Completion of CPI and Medication Administration Training.
• Valid driving record for transporting students.

What The Home Can Offer You

In addition to impactful work, we offer competitive salaries and benefits such as:

• Generous paid time off including 11 holidays.
• Immediate health and dental insurance.
• Extensive training and tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement plan, disability, life, and AD&D insurance.

Abilities Required

Ability to navigate rugged outdoor terrain, participate in recreational activities, and perform physical tasks as per CPI techniques.

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, believing that our differences enhance our service and care.