Trauma-Informed Residential Counselor for Youth

Italian Home For Children Inc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Italian Home for Children is seeking a Residential Counselor to directly supervise clients and engage with children in a therapeutic setting. The role supports youth with trauma, ASD, and IDD in a structured living environment, with emphasis on safety, empathy, and teamwork.

The position requires evenings, weekends, and holidays, with training in de-escalation and crisis intervention. A Massachusetts driver’s license, First Aid/CPR certification, and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the highest quality of care for children and families.
• Reliable and consistent attendance, able to work evenings/weekends/holidays.
• Massachusetts Driver’s License required and CPR/First Aid certification.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and manage safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise clients and attend to their needs.
• Engage with children to support emotional, behavioral, and educational development.
• Provide a therapeutic milieu and maintain a safe living environment.
• Plan and participate in social and recreational activities.
• Implement treatment plans and crisis intervention as trained.
• Document incidents, logs, and required reports accurately.

Skills

Therapeutic care

Empathy

Teamwork

Crisis de-escalation

Job description

Italian Home for Children is seeking a Residential Counselor to directly supervise clients and engage with children in a therapeutic setting. The role supports youth with trauma, ASD, and IDD in a structured living environment, with emphasis on safety, empathy, and teamwork.

The position requires evenings, weekends, and holidays, with training in de-escalation and crisis intervention. A Massachusetts driver’s license, First Aid/CPR certification, and confidentiality are essential.