Congregate Residential Counselor - Overnight

The Home for Little Wanderers; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000 per

403(b) Retirement Plan

Disability Insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Home for Little Wanderers is seeking a Residential Counselor for Harrington House in Dorchester. The role supports children aged 8–15 in transition, providing a safe, structured home-like environment and coordinating school and community activities.

The position offers clinical and health services, milieu therapy, case management, and opportunities for growth within a supervised team. Evening/night shifts, CORI check, and a valid ID are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with youth in similar environment preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, supportive environment for children.
• Coordinate with other counselors from previous shifts to ensure continuity of information.
• Maintain daily activity logs and coordinate routines with the team.
• Under the direction of the Residential Supervisor, support youth in a structured setting.
• Assist with verbal de-escalation and, when needed, safe physical intervention following approved protocols.

Skills

Experience working with youth

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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

Schedule

Sunday- Wednesday-10 PM-8 AM

About The Program

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.

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.

What To Expect In The Role

• Passing the CORI/background check and having a valid ID
• Being physically active for an 8-10 hour shift
• Participating in verbal de-escalation and physical intervention with youth
• Multi-tasking in a changing and fast-paced treatment environment
• Receiving and implement feedback in the moment and through a structured supervision process
• Ability to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with youth in a similar environment preferred
• 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

What The Home Can Offer You

In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of countless youth, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full‑time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance available
• Extensive training to new staff
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 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!

Pay Range Positioning Summary

The pay range listed represents the company’s good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions.

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.