Residential Counselor - Walpole, United States - The Home for Little Wanderers, Inc.

The Home for Little Wanderers, Inc.

Verified Company

Walpole, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

This position is eligible for an up to $7500 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

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.
Provide training, advocacy, needs assessment, and treatment to youths and their families with the goal of reunification and/or the reduction of longterm 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.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary 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.
Maintain a therapeutic and professional relationship with students; provide required supervision of students (i.e., eyesight, earshot).
Report any instance/allegation of student abuse to Supervisor.
Comply with Mandated Reporter status.
Report potential safety hazards immediately.
Demonstrate awareness of environment.
React promptly and appropriately, to any situation that should arise.
Ensure completion of all documentation required for safe and effective student care, operation, and compliance.
Develop an understanding of level system (cards, behavior contracts, etc.)
Provide First Aid appropriately as needed
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 ageappropriate 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 activities
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.
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 issues
Complete all assigned paperwork including time sheet, level card, goal/ level tracking, incident reporting, and 51A's in a thorough and timely manner
Attend trainings
Participate in supervision meetings with supervisor
May be asked to prepare weekend meals
May be required to carry a mobile device
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or Education or a closely related field
One year of childcare experience in a residential setting with similar population of children

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: