Residential Counselor Job at Plummer Home for Boys, Salem, MA

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  • Plummer Home for Boys
  • Salem, MA

Job Description

Benefits:

100% Employer Provided Medical Insurance

100% Employer Provided Dental Insurance

401(k)

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Wellness resources

The Residential Counselor provides for the direct supervision of residents of the Community Treatment Residential Program during their shift. The Residential Counselor is an integral part of the treatment team and works with Residents daily to assist them in achieving their identified treatment goals. This is a full-time role and is eligible to participate in employer provided medical and dental benefits. The available shift is Friday through Sunday 3pm to 11pm.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS*

Authentically engage residents and their Parents/Identified Caregivers by demonstrating Youth Guided; Strength Based, Trauma-informed and Family Driven interventions.

Provide direct supervision for residents of the Plummer Residential Programs

Effectively engage residents via the Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) Model.

Effectively utilize Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) to maintain a safe environment.

Effectively document interventions /progress on Daily Progress Notes using APRICOT.

Accurately complete the 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, work etc.

Assist residents in weekly grocery shopping.

Assist residents in maintaining the daily cleanliness of the program.

Attend all relevant meetings as assigned by the Program Manager.

Demonstrate flexibility to meet the needs of the overall milieu, including adjusting schedules, or milieu

Assignments as deemed necessary by the Program Manager.

Attend supervision, in-service training, trainings, conferences, and all meetings deemed necessary by the Program Director or his/her designee.

Process concerns and incidents with milieu staff and clients in an appropriate and professional manner.

Accept additional responsibility as assigned by Program Manager or their designee.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Attend and actively engage in all monthly staff meetings.

Attend and actively engage in scheduled Supervision.

Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

Communication: Shares appropriate information to keep people informed; Communicates clearly and effectively in writing and person; Adheres to both written and verbal reporting communication policies.

Conflict Management: focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Keeps emotions under control; remains open to, and listens to, other ideas and tries new things Will embrace constructive change even if personally difficult to do.

Initiative: Exhibits strong effort and desire to accomplish what is undertaken; expresses opinions in an appropriate manner; Is engaged in the process; Is proactive; Creates program ideas and activities.

Self-Awareness & Development: Is aware of own strengths and areas of development; open to constructive feedback from others; Works to overcome limitations; Active in professional development.

Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others; contributes to achieve a common objective; Makes decisions that benefit the team; Assists others when needed; Celebrates wins together.

Managing On-going Tasks: Appropriately manages his/her time; Readiness/preparedness for work; follows program policy and protocol; makes informed decisions.

Quality Management: Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness

PREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)

Strong verbal and written skills.

Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork skills.

Excellent Professional boundaries and judgement

Ability to handle a fast-paced and stressful environment.

Strong sense of commitment to the Plummer Mission.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Valid Massachusetts Driver’s license and Acceptable driving History.

Visual and hearing acuity to perform job functions.

Ability to ascend and descend stairways.

Ability to bend, reach, move and lift 75 pounds.

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work,

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