Direct Care Counselor - Intensive Treatment Residence

Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 47,155; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with Employer Contribution

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in Needham, MA is seeking Direct Care Counselors for their Intensive Treatment Residence. The role involves planning activities and ensuring the well-being of children with emotional difficulties. Ideal candidates are recent graduates or individuals with relevant care experience. Competitive benefits including health insurance and paid time off are offered.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid MA driver's license.
• Previous experience in a similar setting is preferred.
• Must obtain MAPs certification within 6 months if not certified.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement social and recreational activities for children.
• Directly supervise children and ensure their safety.
• Participate in a multidisciplinary team approach.

Skills

Ability to work in a stressful environment

Experience in child care

Strong communication skills

Education

Associate Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MAPS Certification

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Description

For over 60 years, Walker Therapeutic and Educational Programs is a leading non-profit organization providing comprehensive programming in the fields of child welfare, children’s behavioral health, and special education. We proudly serve over 150 communities in MA, with our clients coming from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, who struggle predominantly with anxiety and trauma. These services are offered through; Residential, CBAT, and Intensive Treatment Programs, Special Education Day School, Therapeutic Middle-High School, Out-Patient and In-Home Therapeutic Services.

Description

For over 60 years, Walker Therapeutic and Educational Programs is a leading non-profit organization providing comprehensive programming in the fields of child welfare, children’s behavioral health, and special education. We proudly serve over 150 communities in MA, with our clients coming from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, who struggle predominantly with anxiety and trauma. These services are offered through; Residential, CBAT, and Intensive Treatment Programs, Special Education Day School, Therapeutic Middle-High School, Out-Patient and In-Home Therapeutic Services.

Walker Therapeutic and Educational Programs is currently looking for full time and part time Direct Care Counselors for the Intensive Treatment Residence on their Needham campus. Direct Care Counselors act as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team in a residential and school program for children with severe emotional and behavioral difficulties. The Counselor will focus on social, recreational, and behavioral needs of children as well as ensure that the physical and emotional needs of children are being met daily.

New high school and college graduates strongly encouraged to apply!!

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, FSA, 401K with Employer Contribution, Life and Disability, Discount Programs, Tuition Reimbursement and Remission Programs, generous PTO, paid Holidays, free CPR/First Aid training, free parking, and a beautiful scenic campus! Ability to learn and grow professionally in the organization!

4 Day Work Week Schedule Options

• Sunday - Wednesday
• Wednesday - Saturday
• Other flexibility considered!
  
  

Essential Functions For This Position Include

• Plan and implement social and recreational activities for children
• Work as a part of a multidisciplinary team to further the emotional, behavioral, and educational development of children
• Actively participate in supervision and professional development opportunities offered at Walker
• Provide a therapeutic milieu environment for children, maintaining a safe and healthy environment; and meeting the physical needs of children
• Implement treatment protocol established in children’s treatment plans, IEPs, and individual crisis management plans
• Properly attend to administrative functions of childcare, including attending required meetings, completing assigned oral and written report writing tasks
• Directly supervise children
• Apply Walker’s model of childcare, including therapeutic crisis intervention methods, and physical restraint
• Administer medication in accordance with Walker’s policy and procedures
• Must be receptive and responsive to supervision and professional development
• Ability to be flexible and work collaboratively
• Ability to respond to emergencies quickly and safely
• Ability to work in a stressful and fast paced environment
• Must be able to understand and apply principles taught in trainings and seminars to the milieu, including therapeutic crisis intervention skills
• Must be able to participate in activities with children
• Ability to work and stand for extended periods
• May require bending, stooping, stretching, and lifting
• Requires the ability to perform therapeutic physical intervention
• Additional duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications : Associate Degree or equivalent experience, previous experience working in a similar setting and a valid MA driver's license

Preferred: MAPS Certification

If not MAPs certified, must be able to obtain MAPS certification within 6 month of hire date.

Walker is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, national guard or reserve unit obligations, participation in discrimination complaint-related activities, or membership in any category protected by federal or state law.

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