Awake Overnight FT- Congregate Residential Counselor

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 boys experiencing significant social-emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges. Typically, family involvement is key our students' having an effective and successful treatment and educational experience.

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 children.
• The development and implementation of recreational activities both on and off campus.
• Participating in the facilitation of daily group therapy sessions with students.
• Providing therapeutic experiences for each child in accordance with their ITP.
• Crisis management of students with critical incident reporting.
• Overseeing the daily physical and psychological safety issues with children.
• 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 students' basic needs.
• Communicating about student 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.
• Participation in essential responsibilities for the maintenance of day to day functions of the Wediko campus including
• On-call weekends

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience working in a similar setting with kids/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.

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:

• Generous time off including up to 20 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, 5 sick days, and 2 personal days
• Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire
• Extensive training to new staff
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• And more!

Abilities Required

The position requires the ability to walk the rugged terrain of the Wediko NH campus, an active wooded setting; Residential Counselors will be outdoors, playing sports, or participating in indoor recreational activities with students. The ability to bend, hold and lift is also required as indicated by CPI behavioral management techniques.

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.