Direct Care / Residential Counselor Part-time

About the role

Meryl’s Safe Haven was founded to provide shelter to young people aging out of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) care. Meryl, who was Dr. Tasia Cerezo’s aunt, spoke passionately about one day opening a home for young people who had aged out of foster care. She envisioned it as a place they could live and thrive with support from caring staff that provided a sense of community and family. As pre-adoptive parents themselves, co-founders, Dr. Tasia and Marisol Cerezo saw a vision they could actualize in Meryl's memory after her passing in a 2022 car crash.

Responsibilities

• Aid families with keeping compliance with program expectations under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer
• Oversee security and safety by making routine interior and exterior checks during shift
• Assist families with day-to-day life skills assistance, as needed
• Document all critical incidents and safety issues using the program communication system
• Ensure family daily chores are complete each night
• Complete daily housekeeping duties, including room checks each night
• Assist colleagues and volunteers with coordination of events and workshops
• Cook orientation of new family members as they enter the program
• Provide emergency crisis management to families

Qualifications

• Experience working with families in emergency shelter settings
• Ability to enforce safety measures and program rules using a family-centered approach
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development

Compensation

$19.80 per hour

About Meryl’s Safe Haven

Meryl’s Safe Haven is dedicated to providing shelter and support to young people aging out of DCF care and families in need of emergency assistance. The team is committed to empowering the Worcester community through various initiatives and activities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.