Congregate Residential Counselor - Relief

The Home for Little Wanderers; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable children is seeking Relief Residential Counselors. In this impactful role, you will provide essential support to children aged 8-15 in a structured, safe environment, helping them transition back to their families or towards independent living. You will work closely with a team of professionals, ensuring the well-being and safety of the children while fostering their development through community engagement and clinical services. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of at-risk youth, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Life experience with parenting and/or childcare is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, supportive environment for children.
• Communicate effectively with other counselors for smooth transitions.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication skills

Ability to provide support

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

TCI techniques

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. Our 25+ community-based and residential programs serve thousands of at-risk youths from birth to age 26. Many of these children have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, or a disrupted family life. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide them with safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brighter future.

The Home for Little Wanderers' Harrington House is looking for Relief 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 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

• Provide a safe, supportive environment for children under the direction of the Residential Supervisor.
• 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.