Overnight Residential Counselor - Youth Care

HFLW Brand; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Plan

Disability Insurance

Job summary

The Home for Little Wanderers' Harrington House in Dorchester is seeking Overnight Residential Counselors to care for children in a group home setting. Children aged 8-15 are in transition back to families or toward independent living, needing support.

The role supports a safe, structured home-like living environment with school attendance and community activities, along with access to clinical services, health services, milieu therapy, and case management.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, supportive environment for children under Residential Counselor supervision.
• Communicate with other counselors to ensure continuity of information and daily living activity logs.
• Participate in verbal de-escalation and physical intervention as needed in a treatment setting.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Home for Little Wanderers' Harrington House in Dorchester is seeking Overnight Residential Counselors to care for children in a group home setting. Children aged 8-15 are in transition back to families or toward independent living, needing support.

The role supports a safe, structured home-like living environment with school attendance and community activities, along with access to clinical services, health services, milieu therapy, and case management.