Congregate Residential Counselor - Overnight

About the role

The Home for Little Wanderers' Harrington House is seeking Residential Counselors to care for children in their Dorchester location. Children or adolescents, aged 8-15, are in transition back to their families or moving towards independent living, requiring support to successfully reintegrate into their communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, supportive environment for children.
• Communicate with other counselors from previous shifts to ensure the continuous flow of information and coordinate activity logs of daily living.

Qualifications

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

Physical Requirements

• Continuous walking, standing, climbing, lifting of objects for 6 – 7 hour shifts.
• Ability to effectively restrain using proper TCI techniques when needed.

What The Home Can Offer You

• Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days.
• Health, Dental and Vision 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.
• Additional benefits include:
• Compensation based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles.
• Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions.

Benefits

• Opportunity to 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.
• Up to $5,000 in bonuses upon successful completion of the fellowship.

Pay Range

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.

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports these 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.