What are the responsibilities and job description for the Awake Overnight FT- Congregate Residential Counselor position at The Home for Little Wanderers?
Do you want to be a transformative worker deeply affecting the lives of troubled youth and their families? The Wediko School’s team, based in Hillsborough, NH are dedicated to providing state-of-the-art residential treatment and therapeutic boarding school services to middle- and high-school-aged youth experiencing significant social-emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges.
This is difficult high-stakes work, that will at times be stressful. It’s not for everyone. On the other hand, you’ll grow as a human-services professional, potentially start or enhance a professional career, and feel that your work is purposeful, meaningful, and emotionally rewarding. You’ll be part of a team of colleagues supporting your professional growth and success.
In order to change the trajectory of these young persons’ lives, a transformational treatment experience must be created. This position is key to that experience. Through an interdisciplinary team effort and direct supervision from Masters-level clinicians, Direct Care workers make a difference in the lives of the youth we serve.
How You Will Be Making a Difference
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:
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. Along the way, gain new training, hone your skills, and be eligible for bonuses adding up to $5,000 upon successful completion! To learn more, visit: bit.ly/3ONYlOg
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.
This is difficult high-stakes work, that will at times be stressful. It’s not for everyone. On the other hand, you’ll grow as a human-services professional, potentially start or enhance a professional career, and feel that your work is purposeful, meaningful, and emotionally rewarding. You’ll be part of a team of colleagues supporting your professional growth and success.
In order to change the trajectory of these young persons’ lives, a transformational treatment experience must be created. This position is key to that experience. Through an interdisciplinary team effort and direct supervision from Masters-level clinicians, Direct Care workers make a difference in the lives of the youth we serve.
How You Will Be Making a Difference
- Behavioral management of the students in accordance with their ITP by using various tools such as behavioral checklists.
- Providing regular individual supervision of youth.
- Providing therapeutic experiences for each youth in accordance with their ITP.
- Crisis management with critical incident reporting.
- Overseeing the daily physical and psychological safety issue.
- Maintaining an age-appropriate balance of limit setting, giving directions and nurturing on an on-going basis.
- Overseeing, monitoring and providing the day-to-day care of basic needs.
- Communicating about youth and setting issues with the Lead Staff, Clinical Supervisor and Program Coordinators.
- Providing transport and/or monitoring from one activity to another and between Wediko, home, local districts or appointments as needed.
- Completion of the medication management and administration training course and assisting with the administration of medications as directed.
- Completing all necessary documentation including: daily logs, tracking of students’ behavior, critical incidents, weekly progress summary, food requests, and the request for dorm supplies.
- 2 years’ experience working in a similar setting with adolescents, or seven years of parenting.
- HS Diploma
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Satisfactory completion of CPI training and Medication Administration Training required.
- Preferred driving record that allows for the transportation of students in Wediko vehicles as needed.
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:
- Generous time off including 11 holidays
- Health, Vision and Dental Insurance available
- Extensive training to new staff
- Tuition reimbursement
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- And more!
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. Along the way, gain new training, hone your skills, and be eligible for bonuses adding up to $5,000 upon successful completion! To learn more, visit: bit.ly/3ONYlOg
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.