Congregate Residential Counselor-Part Time
Job Category: Residential Programs
Requisition Number: CONGR006519
Posted: April 9, 2025
Employment Type: Part-Time
Locations
Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
Description
The Home for Little Wanderers, Southeast Campus, located in Plymouth, MA is looking for Residential Counselors on a part-time basis to make a difference in the lives of youth who have experienced trauma and/or significant emotional and behavioral challenges in a residential setting.
Our campus offers a unique recovery environment for youth, providing them with a respite from the challenging circumstances that have brought them into care, in a heavily wooded facility with a lake, walking trails, fields, a Project Adventure ropes course, and full gymnasium, utilizing evidence-based and trauma-informed practices.
How You'll Be Making a Difference
* New employees receive training in behavior support, crisis management, trauma-informed care, and best practices in social services. We focus on positive and healthy relationships, with a core belief that youth need to feel cared for to make progress.
* Staff learn to work in groups and run activities designed to enhance youth's healthy growth and development.
* We encourage our staff to come up with new ideas for activities and routines and focus on a child-centered, team approach to care.
Qualifications
* HS diploma or equivalency
* We are looking for individuals who want to help our youth and are willing to learn how. Training will be provided for those who wish to make a difference in the lives of these young people.
Impact Corps
Residential Counselors can 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. Gain new training, hone your skills, and be eligible for bonuses adding up to $5,000 upon successful completion!
We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while 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 mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The contractor will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants based on inquiries about pay. Employees with access to compensation information cannot disclose it to those without access unless in specific circumstances outlined by law.
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