Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of others? Do you want to become part of a diverse and talented team of social service professionals? If so, St. Mary’s Home for Children is looking for you!

Residential Counselors, 3 - 11pm

• Annual Salary-$31,200-$33,280
• Increase of $1.00 per hour after six months
• Monthly Bonuses
• COVID Vaccination required
• Full-time position-40 hours per week
• Time and a half on holidays
• 16 PTO days per year
• ·Eleven paid holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI-Healthmate Coast to Coast (health/dental/vision)
• SMHFC pay 75% of the cost for health care for full-time staff
• No referral needed with BCBSRI Healthmate
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (pre-loaded-$2000 individual/$4000 family which you can use toward your deductible)
• Low prescription co-pays
• Low co-pays for doctor visits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Free Life Insurance up to annual salary
• Aflac Insurance Eligible
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Longevity Bonus for years of service
• Employee Referral Program-$250.00 for referring a friend to SMHFC!

Please be advised that due to Department of Health regulations, all applicants for Residential positions will be required to provide documentation of the following vaccinations and tests prior to employment: MMR, Varicella, TDAP, Influenza, Covid, Hepatitis B, and a TB test. If you have questions about these requirements, please send an email to (vaccinations@smhfc.org)

Responsibilities and duties for SMHFC Second Shift Residential Counselor:

The Residential Counselor is responsible for being a role model for the children in St. Mary’s care. In addition, the position is in charge of providing for the care, treatment and custody of the children. Second shift residential counselors are responsible for the awake supervision of the children during the hours of 3:00 - 11:00 pm.

· The Residential Counselor is to be awake, alert and responsive throughout the entire shift.

• Act as a therapeutic agent, using counseling and parenting skills when interacting with the children, providing a safe and nurturing environment during the second shift.
• Know where all the children in the unit are at all times. Check on the children every 15 minutes and document visual contact with each child.
• Must be stationed in such a way that each entrance to a bedroom is visible throughout the shift.
• Utilize Agency approved behavioral support techniques and discipline as appropriate.
• Be available for assistance to other counselors and staff in other treatment disciplines when necessary.

Qualifications for Residential Counselor: Direct care staff must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic program in social work, health, human services or education or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Valid driver's license and background check required.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33,280.00 - $39,312.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Residential: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person