Congregate Residential Counselor -32 Hours

The Home for Little Wanderers; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization is seeking a part-time Congregate Residential Counselor in Boston to support children in transition. The role involves creating a structured, safe environment and participating in their community activities, while also providing essential clinical and educational support.

Benefits

Bonuses up to $5,000 upon completion of the fellowship

Impact Corps fellowship learning track

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and life experience with parenting and/or childcare.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, supportive environment for children.
• Communicate with other counselors to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Congregate Residential Counselor -32 Hours

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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 8-13 are in transition back to their families or going on to independent living, but need support in order to make a successful transition back to their communities.

Hours – Saturday – Tuesday 2pm – 10pm

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

How You'll Be Making A Difference

• In the group home, children or adolescents, ranging in age from 8-15 are in transition back to their families or going on to independent living, but need support in order to make a successful transition back to their communities.
• The program provides residential treatment by offering a safe, structured home-like, living environment. The children participate fully in the community through school attendance and extracurricular activities.
• The programs offer clinical services, health services, psychiatric services, educational assistance, milieu therapy, and case management services.
• Under the direction of the Residential Supervisor, the Residential Counselor will provide safe, supportive environment for children.
• Communicate with other counselors from previous shifts to ensure the continued flow of information and coordinate activity log of daily living.
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. and life experience with parenting and/or childcare.
• Valid driver’s license required.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Continuous walking, standing, climbing, lifting of objects for 6 – 7 hour shifts. Ability to effectively restrain using proper TCI techniques when needed.

Residential Counselors can enroll in The Home’s Impact Corps - a fellowship learning track designed to provide adults with an opportunity to help serve vulnerable children and young adults while gaining industry experience in counseling, education, clinical roles, and leadership. Along the way, gain new training, hone your skills, and be eligible for bonuses adding up to $5,000 upon successful completion! To learn more, visit: bit.ly/3ONYlOg

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.

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• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

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• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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