Congregate Residential Counselor -32 Hours

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

Job summary

Join a dedicated team committed to creating brighter futures for children at an established organization. As a Residential Counselor, you'll provide essential support to children aged 8-15 in a structured, nurturing environment. Your role will involve ensuring their safety, facilitating community engagement, and offering vital clinical and educational services. This position not only allows you to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children but also offers opportunities for professional development through the Impact Corps program, where you can enhance your skills and earn bonuses. Be part of a mission-driven organization that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Bonuses up to $5,000

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in parenting or childcare is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and supportive environment for children in transition.
• Facilitate participation in community activities and school.

Skills

Childcare Experience

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids.

For over 200 years, The Home for Little Wanderers has helped build stable lives and hopeful tomorrows for vulnerable children and their families. To learn more about the incredible impact our employees have on the lives of children and families, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXedSArtYbg

The Home for Little Wanderers' Harrington House is looking for Residential Counselors to care for children in their Dorchester location. In the group home, children or adolescents, ranging in age from 8-15, are in transition back to their families or moving on to independent living, but need support to make successful transitions back to their communities.

Hours: Saturday - Tuesday, 2pm - 10pm

The program provides residential treatment in a safe, structured, home-like environment. Children participate fully in the community through school attendance and extracurricular activities. Additionally, the program offers clinical services, health services, psychiatric services, educational assistance, milieu therapy, and case management services.

How You'll Be Making a Difference

• Providing a safe, supportive environment for children and adolescents in transition.
• Facilitating participation in community activities, school, and extracurriculars.
• Offering clinical, health, psychiatric, and educational services.
• Under the supervision of the Residential Supervisor, ensuring a safe environment.
• Communicating with previous shift counselors to ensure continuity of care and documenting daily activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, along with parenting or childcare experience.
• Valid driver's license required.

Physical Requirements
Ability to walk, stand, climb, and lift objects continuously for 6-7 hour shifts. Ability to effectively restrain using proper TCI techniques when needed.

Additional Opportunities

Residential Counselors can enroll in The Home's Impact Corps—a fellowship learning track designed to develop skills in counseling, education, clinical roles, and leadership. Earn training, hone your skills, and be eligible for bonuses up to $5,000 upon successful completion. Learn more at: bit.ly/3ONYlOg

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 families build positive, lasting change.

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