Residential Counselor - Ba

This position is eligible for an up to $2500 sign-on bonus! Relocation stipend and Visa sponsorship available.

The Home in Walpole, a vocationally-focused program, is looking for Residential Counselors to make a difference in the lives of youth ages 13-19 with trauma histories, developmental delays and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis.

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.

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.

In this position, the Residential Counselor will counsel, observe, and provide behavioral training, outreach support, advocacy and treatment to children and their families to facilitate reunification and/or long-term out of home placement. Additional case management duties include ensuring that the individuals served are supported to lead emotionally and physically healthy lifestyles in preparation for long-term placement. This may include, but is not limited to, exercise and nutrition training, community integration, psycho- educational therapeutic counseling, human rights advocacy, medical advocacy, medication administration, social and life-skills training, as well as educational and life planning.

How You'll Be Making a Difference

• Perform other duties as assigned
• Demonstrate awareness of environment.
• May be required to carry a mobile device
• Knowledge and application of program routines/ structure. Maintain a general understanding of the population of clients with whom we work
• Comply with Mandated Reporter status.
• Report any instance/allegation of student abuse to Supervisor.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary clinical team to lead to the development and implementation of individualized comprehensive treatment plans that provide for individual counseling, group therapy, nutrition, medical, recreational, and social programming.
• May be asked to prepare weekend meals
• Participate in off campus recreational/educational activities
• Complete all assigned paperwork including time sheet, level card, goal/ level tracking, incident reporting, and 51A’s in a thorough and timely manner
• Participate in supervision meetings with supervisor
• Report potential safety hazards immediately.
• Participate in supporting the development of behavior interventions, collecting data, and facilitating youth progress. Implement strategies contained within behavior intervention plans identified through functional behavior assessments.
• Communicate through written and verbal means with other program staff on positive skills and accomplishments as well as difficult or challenging client issues
• 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.
• Ensure completion of all documentation required for safe and effective student care, operation, and compliance.
• May 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.
• Provide training, advocacy, needs assessment, and treatment to youths and their families with the goal of reunification and/or the reduction of long-term out of home placement. 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.
• Develop an understanding of level system (cards, behavior contracts, etc.)
• Maintain a therapeutic and professional relationship with students; provide required supervision of students (i.e., eyesight, earshot).
• Maintain 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.
• Attend trainings
• Provide First Aid appropriately as needed
• React promptly and appropriately, to any situation that should arise.

Qualifications

• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer, with the ability to learn new software applications
• One year of childcare experience in a residential setting with similar population of children
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Psychology, Sociology, Social work, or Education or a closely related field

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:

• Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• And more!
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
• Generous time off including up to 20 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, 5 sick days, and 2 personal days
• Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire
• Extensive training to new staff

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)