Per Diem Congregate Residential Counselor-O/N

The Home for Little Wanderers, Inc.; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Home for Little Wanderers, Inc. in Plymouth, MA is seeking Per Diem Overnight Residential Counselors to support youth who have trauma and behavioral challenges in a residential setting.

Join a 53-acre Southeast Campus with a trauma-informed, evidence-based program and a strong emphasis on safety, relationships, and positive growth. You will complete a CORI/background check, stay active for 8–10 hour shifts, and participate in de-escalation and occasional physical interventions under

Qualifications

• 1 year or more of experience with youth preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Passion for making a positive impact on kids.

Responsibilities

• Pass CORI/background check and have a valid ID.
• Be physically active for an 8–10 hour shift.
• Participate in verbal de-escalation and, when needed, physical intervention.
• Work evenings, holidays, and weekend shifts as required.

Skills

Patience

De-escalation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Category: Residential Programs

Requisition Number: PERDI007377

• Posted : August 26, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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Plymouth, MA 02360, USA

Description

The Home for Little Wanderers' Southeast Campus, located in Plymouth, MA, on a beautiful 53-acre property, is currently looking for Per Diem Overnight Residential Counselors to make a difference in the lives of youth who have experienced trauma and/or who have significant emotional and behavioral challenges in a residential setting.

How You Will Be Making a Difference

Our campus offers a unique recovery environment for youth, providing them with a respite from the challenging circumstances that have brought them into care, in a heavily wooded facility with a lake, walking trails, fields, a Project Adventure ropes course, and full gymnasium, utilizing evidence-based and trauma informed practices. New employees receive training in behavior support, crisis management, trauma informed care, and best practices in social services.

We do this through a focus on positive and healthy relationships, including a core belief that youth need to feel cared for in order to make progress. Staff learn to work in groups and run activities designed to enhance youth healthy growth and development. We encourage our staff to come up with new ideas for activities and routines and focus on a child-centered, team approach to care.

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

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

Driving Requirements

• May be required to operate a vehicle
• May be required to have a valid driver’s license and a “satisfactory” driving record
• May be required to have access to a personal vehicle for use during work hours
• May be required to use personal vehicle to transport clients on occasion if/when needed
• If required to transport clients, must maintain the minimum amounts of liability insurance as required by The Home and/or other regulatory requirements and vehicle registration must be current

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!

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.

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.

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