Residential Counselor-BA

The Home for Little Wanderers; Windsor (NH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Insurance package

Comprehensive training

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Disability and Life insurance

Job summary

The Home for Little Wanderers is seeking a dedicated youth services professional to support the development and implementation of behavior interventions, data collection, and progress tracking for students in a residential setting.

You will work with a multidisciplinary clinical team to create individualized treatment plans, provide family-focused support and training, and ensure high quality care with thorough documentation and supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or a closely related field
• One year or more of childcare experience in a residential setting with similar population of children
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer, with the ability to learn new software applications

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing behavior interventions, collecting data, and facilitating youth progress
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary clinical team to implement individualized treatment plans
• Provide training, advocacy, needs assessment, and treatment to youths and their families with reunification goals
• Maintain a therapeutic and professional relationship with students and supervise student activities
• Complete all required documentation for safe and effective student care and program compliance
• Attend trainings and participate in supervision meetings

Job description

This is difficult high-stakes work, that will at times be stressful. It’s not for everyone. On the other hand, you’ll grow as a human-services professional, potentially start or enhance a professional career, and feel that your work is purposeful, meaningful, and emotionally rewarding. You’ll be part of a team of colleagues supporting your professional growth and success.

How You’ll Be Making a Difference

• Participate in supporting the development of behavior interventions, collecting data, and facilitating youth progress. Implement strategies contained within behavior intervention plans identified through functional behavior assessments.
• Provide training, advocacy, needs assessment, and treatment to youths and their families with the goal of reunification and/or the reduction of long-term out of home placement. Supervise and coordinate activities of daily living for students, including hygiene, clothing, chores, and other activities. Assist children with the transition from each scheduled activity.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary clinical team to lead to the development and implementation of individualized comprehensive treatment plans that provide for individual counseling, group therapy, nutrition, medical, recreational, and social programming.
• Maintain a therapeutic and professional relationship with students; provide required supervision of students (i.e., eyesight, earshot).
• Report any instance/allegation of student abuse to Supervisor.
• Comply with Mandated Reporter status.
• Report potential safety hazards immediately.
• Demonstrate awareness of environment.
• React promptly and appropriately, to any situation that should arise.
• Ensure completion of all documentation required for safe and effective student care, operation, and compliance.
• Knowledge and application of program routines/ structure. Maintain a general understanding of the population of clients with whom we work
• Develop an understanding of level system (cards, behavior contracts, etc.)
• Provide First Aid appropriately as needed
• May plan and participate in activities with clients/students on an individual and small group (less than 6) level in accordance with treatment plans and goals. Teach age-appropriate life skills and social skills through modeling, counseling, and other techniques. Participate in groups and activities designed to enhance growth and development.
• Participate in off campus recreational/educational activities
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment. Manage living, dining, educational, recreational areas to provide a clean, organized environment for students. Insure adequate supervision of students through coordination of care with other staff.
• Provide group and individual behavior support and intervention as trained, including the use of TCI appropriate physical restraint as necessary. Coordinate medical and emergency situations with the supervisor.
• Communicate through written and verbal means with other program staff on positive skills and accomplishments as well as difficult or challenging client issues
• Complete all assigned paperwork including time sheet, level card, goal/ level tracking, incident reporting, and 51A’s in a thorough and timely manner
• Attend trainings
• Participate in supervision meetings with supervisor
• May be asked to prepare weekend meals

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or a closely related field
• One year or more of childcare experience in a residential setting with similar population of children
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer, with the ability to learn new software applications

Driving Requirements

• May be required to operate a vehicle, 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

What The Home Can Offer You

In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance available
• Extensive training to new staff
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 per fiscal year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• And more!

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. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.