PT Trauma-Informed Youth Residential Counselor

HFLW Brand; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Home for Little Wanderers in Waltham, MA is seeking a Part-Time Residential Counselor to support youth in a safe, caring environment under supervision. This role emphasizes trauma-informed care, supervision of daily activities, and helping families work toward reunification and stability.

Shifts include Saturday/Sunday 8AM-4PM and Monday 1PM-11PM. A High School Diploma and valid driver’s license are required; prior youth-work experience is preferred. The pay rate is $21 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with youth in a similar environment preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Foster healthy, appropriate relationships with clients through daily interactions.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of daily living for students, including hygiene, clothing, chores.
• Provide First Aid appropriately as needed.
• Plan and participate in activities with clients/students on an individual or small group level.
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment and insure adequate supervision of students.
• Complete all assigned paperwork including time sheets, level cards, goal tracking, incident reporting, and 51A’s.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Home for Little Wanderers in Waltham, MA is seeking a Part-Time Residential Counselor to support youth in a safe, caring environment under supervision. This role emphasizes trauma-informed care, supervision of daily activities, and helping families work toward reunification and stability.

Shifts include Saturday/Sunday 8AM-4PM and Monday 1PM-11PM. A High School Diploma and valid driver’s license are required; prior youth-work experience is preferred. The pay rate is $21 per hour.