Residential Counselor

$43,472 - $45,760/Yr

Plummer Youth Promise - Salem, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Salem, MA

Social Assistance

About the position

The Residential Counselor at Plummer Youth Promise plays a crucial role in the direct supervision and support of residents in the Community Treatment Residential Program. This full-time position involves engaging with residents to help them achieve their treatment goals through various therapeutic interventions and collaborative problem-solving techniques. The counselor is an integral part of the treatment team, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for the youth.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision for residents of the Plummer Residential Programs.
• Engage residents and their caregivers using Youth Guided, Strength Based, Trauma-informed, and Family Driven interventions.
• Utilize the Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) Model to effectively engage residents.
• Maintain a safe environment using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).
• Document interventions and progress on Daily Progress Notes using APRICOT.
• Complete shift entry in the daily Communication log at the end of each shift.
• Assist in daily meal preparation and weekly menu planning.
• Administer medications in accordance with MAP policy.
• Engage youth through the PAYA curriculum.
• Provide transportation for residents to and from appointments and work.
• Assist residents in weekly grocery shopping and maintaining cleanliness of the program.
• Attend all relevant meetings as assigned by the Program Manager.
• Demonstrate flexibility to meet the needs of the overall milieu.
• Process concerns and incidents with milieu staff and clients professionally.
• Accept additional responsibilities as assigned by the Program Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (preferred)
• Valid Massachusetts Driver's License
• 1 year of experience in a related field
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to handle a fast-paced and stressful environment
• Excellent professional boundaries and judgment

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with medication administration
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care practices
• Familiarity with Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)

Benefits

• 100% Employer Provided Medical Insurance
• 100% Employer Provided Dental Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability covered at 100%
• LifeLock Identity Theft Protection Covered at 100%
• Opportunities for advancement
• Wellness resources