Congregate Residential Counselor Overnight-Walpole, MA

The Home for Little Wanderers; Walpole (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impact Corps fellowship

Extensive training and benefits

Job summary

The Home for Little Wanderers in Walpole, MA is seeking Residential Counselors to support youth with trauma histories, developmental delays, and ASD. The role pays $20 per hour and requires CORI/background check, valid ID, and flexibility for evenings, holidays, and weekends.

Join a team delivering trauma-informed care, teaching essential life and coping skills, and supporting youth toward stable family reintegration.

Qualifications

• 1 year plus prior experience working with youth.
• HS diploma or equivalency.
• A passion for making a positive impact on the lives of kids.

Responsibilities

• Join a dynamic team implementing trauma informed care for youth.
• Support youth in developing skills to transition home to families.
• Teach life skills, coping skills, and social skills through counseling and modeling.
• Participate in groups and activities to enhance youth growth and development.
• Engage in on-site and off-site recreational/educational activities.
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment.

Skills

Youth counseling experience

De-escalation skills

Education

High School diploma

Job description

The Home in Walpole is looking for Residential Counselors to make a difference in the lives of youth with trauma histories, developmental delays, and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis. Salary offering at $20 per hour.

How You'll Be Making a Difference

• You'll be joining a dynamic team of professionals implementing our trauma informed care model.
• Supporting youth in developing the skills they need to successfully transition home to families.
• Teaching age appropriate life skills, coping skills, and social skills through modeling, counseling, and other techniques.
• Participating in groups and activities designed to enhance youth growth and development.
• Participating in both on-site and off-site recreational/educational activities.
• Maintaining a safe and supportive environment.

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, and weekend shifts as required.

Qualifications

• 1 year plus prior experience working with youth.
• HS diploma or equivalency.
• A passion for making a positive impact on the lives of kids.

Impact Corps

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!

What The Home Can Offer You

In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth of Massachusetts, The Home for Little Wanderers offers extensive training and comprehensive benefits to eligible staff.

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.