Per Diem Congregate Residential Counselor

About the role

The Home for Little Wanderers is an established child welfare agency with a mission to provide stable lives and hopeful futures for vulnerable children and their families. The Therapeutic After School Program (TASP) seeks a Per Diem Residential Counselor to join a team dedicated to helping youth aged 12 to 16.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and secure environment for clients
• Counsel, observe, and provide behavioral training, outreach support, and treatment to children and their families
• Ensure clients are supported to lead emotionally and physically healthy lifestyles
• Plan and participate in activities with clients/students on an individual and small group level
• Teach age-appropriate life skills and social skills through modeling, counseling, and other techniques
• Communicate through written and verbal means with other program staff
• Complete assigned paperwork including time sheets, level cards, goal/level tracking, incident reports, and 51A’s
• Attend trainings and participate in supervision meetings

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year childcare experience in a residential setting with similar population of children
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer
• Driving requirements may apply, including a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record

Benefits

The Home for Little Wanderers offers a competitive pay range based on experience, education, skills, and internal equity. The agency also prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a culture that supports these values.