Part-Time Congregate Residential Counselor (Weekend overnights | 2pm-10:30pm)

When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids. For over 200 years, The Home for Little Wanderers has helped build stable lives and hopeful tomorrows for vulnerable children and their families. Our 25+ community-based and residential programs serve thousands of at-risk youths from birth to age 26. Many of these children have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, or a disrupted family life. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide them with safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brighter future. To learn more about the incredible impact our employees have on the lives of children and families, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXedSArtYbg The Home for Little Wanderers, Children's Collaborative, located in Roxbury Crossing is looking for an Overnight Residential Counselors to make a difference in the lives of youth who have experienced trauma and/or who have significant emotional and behavioral challenges. Hours are Saturdays and Sundays 2pm-10:30pm How You Will Be Making a Difference Join a dynamic team of professionals implementing our trauma informed care model.Support youth in developing the skills they need to successfully transition home to families.Teach age appropriate life skills, coping skills, and social skills through modeling, counseling, and other techniques.Participate in groups and activities designed to enhance youth growth and development. Participate in both on-site and off-site recreational/educational activities.Maintain a safe and supportive environment. The Home offers extensive training and support to all new staff and many opportunities for career and professional development. Position Description Under the direction of supervisor, primarily responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for clients. The Residential Counselor is expected to be knowledgeable of the program’s mission, treatment philosophy, and policies and procedures and to implement this understanding in their direct care and supervision of clients. Essential Functions Knowledge and application of program routines/ structure. Maintain a general understanding of the population of clients with whom we workFoster healthy, appropriate relationships with our clients through daily interactionsDevelop an understanding of level system (cards, behavior contracts, etc.)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.Provide First Aid appropriately as neededMay 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 activitiesMaintain 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 issuesComplete all assigned paperwork including time sheet, level card, goal/ level tracking, incident reporting, and 51A’s in a thorough and timely mannerAttend trainingsParticipate in supervision meetings with supervisorMay be asked to prepare weekend mealsMay be required to carry a mobile devicePerform other duties as assigned Driving Requirements May be required to operate a vehicle May be required to have a valid driver’s license and a “satisfactory” driving recordMay be required to have access to a personal vehicle for use during work hoursMay be required to use personal vehicle to transport clients on occasion if/when neededIf 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 To Expect In The Role Passing the DEEC CORI/DCF background check and having a valid IDBeing physically active for an 8-10 hour shiftParticipating in verbal de-escalation and physical intervention with youthMulti-tasking in a changing and fast-paced treatment environmentReceiving and implement feedback in the moment and through a structured supervision processAbility to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as required Qualifications High school diploma or GED requiredExperience working with youth, particularly in a similar setting preferred 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, 5 sick days, and 2 personal daysHealth and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hireExtensive training to new staffTuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 per fiscal year403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matchEmployer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D InsuranceAnd 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. Pay Range Positioning Summary 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.