Residential Counselor - Relief

Company: Bay State Community Services
Location: Plymouth
Posted on: January 11, 2021

Job Description:

Bay State Community Services
Description:
******NEW PAY RATE AVAILABLE*********Programs located in Plymouth and Weymouth - $15.00 per hourIf you are looking to be part of a non-profit agency that has an excellent reputation, strength-based supervision and high regard when it comes to honoring the mission of our work, Bay State Community Services is the right place for you.Bay state is seeking caring, responsible, energetic, people who enjoy working with adolescents to join our residential team. Apply now!!The Residential Counselor is a direct service position. Counselors ensure the safety and wellbeing of the adolescents of the program. This position is responsible for carrying out the programming, activities, and therapeutic groups of the program. Program adolescents are often in great personal turmoil when they arrive. Counselors offer support, guidance, and structure to help the adolescents regain stability in their lives.What You Would Be Doing to Make a Difference...

• Supervises and maintains the safety of adolescents of various ages
• Serves as a positive role model, following program guidelines
• Participates in de-escalation and physical interventions of adolescents when required
• Drives adolescents to school, appointments, and recreational activities
• Acts as a positive role model for adolescents and coworkers, treating them with respect, dignity, understanding, and fairnessSchedule: Varies week to week. Availability to pick up shifts as needed. Relief shifts could include day shift, second shifts, and overnights. Weekends and holidays are also included******NEW PAY RATE AVAILABLE*********Programs located in Plymouth and Weymouth - $15.00 per hour .
  
  Requirements:
  Credentials/Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's level degree in Human Services field or related field preferred
  • 1 year experience working with adolescents is preferred
  • Residential experience preferred
  • Experience with systems (e.g. DMH, DCF) preferred
  • Additional languages desirable, though not required
  • Able to learn, carry out and be certified in CPI physical interventions, and de-escalation techniques
  • Able to learn, carry out and be certified in MAP, CPR and first aid
  • MAP (Medication Administration Program) certification preferred
  • Proficient writing and computer skills
  • Ability to read, write and speak English
  • Valid MA driver's license with acceptable driving record and current proof of insurance
  • Acceptable CORI, SORI and DEEC background record check including fingerprinting
  • Must be at least 21 years old to be considered for the position******NEW PAY RATE AVAILABLE*********Programs located in Plymouth and Weymouth - $15.00 per hourBay State Community Services is committed to diversity, inclusion, and social justice. We are committed to providing an environment free from harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Bay State Community Services believes diversity and inclusion, and social justice is an action, and as such seeks to operationalize policies, procedures and systems, that support a talented, and diverse workforce. PI128459290

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