This position is eligible for a up to $3000 sign-on bonus!
Do you want to be a transformative worker deeply affecting the lives of troubled youth and their families? The Wediko School, based in Hillsborough, NH, is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art residential treatment and therapeutic boarding school services to middle- and high-school-aged boys experiencing significant social-emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges. Family involvement is key to our students' effective and successful treatment and educational experience.
This is challenging, high-stakes work that can be stressful at times. It's not for everyone. However, you'll grow as a human-services professional, potentially start or enhance a professional career, and find your work to be purposeful, meaningful, and emotionally rewarding. You'll be part of a team supporting your professional growth and success.
To change the trajectory of these young persons' lives, a transformational treatment experience must be created. This position is crucial to that experience. Through an interdisciplinary team effort and direct supervision from Masters-level clinicians, Direct Care workers make a significant difference in the lives of the youth we serve.
How You Will Be Making A Difference
* Behavioral management of students according to their ITP, utilizing tools such as behavioral checklists.
* Providing regular individual supervision for children.
* Developing and implementing recreational activities on and off campus.
* Facilitating daily group therapy sessions with students.
* Providing therapeutic experiences aligned with each child's ITP.
* Managing crises and reporting critical incidents.
* Ensuring daily physical and psychological safety of children.
* Balancing limit setting, directions, and nurturing consistently.
* Overseeing and monitoring daily care and basic needs of students.
* Communicating issues related to students and the setting with supervisors and coordinators.
* Transporting and monitoring students between activities, home, and appointments as needed.
* Completing medication management and administration training, assisting with medication administration as directed.
* Maintaining documentation such as logs, behavior tracking, incident reports, progress summaries, and supply requests.
* Participating in essential campus functions, including on-call weekends.
Qualifications
* At least 2 years' experience working with youth in similar settings or seven years of parenting.
* High School Diploma.
* Strong communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
* Completion of CPI training and Medication Administration Training.
* Valid driving record for transporting students.
What The Home Can Offer You
Along with making a lasting impact on youth, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and benefits, including:
* Generous time off, including 11 holidays.
* Immediate health and dental insurance upon hire.
* Extensive training for new staff.
* Tuition reimbursement.
* 403(b) retirement plan.
* Employer-paid disability and life insurance.
* And more!
Abilities Required
The role requires walking on rugged terrain, outdoor activity participation, and the ability to bend, hold, and lift, as per CPI techniques.
Valuing Diversity
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, believing that our differences enhance our ability to serve children and families effectively. These values align with our mission to help vulnerable children and their families create positive, lasting change.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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