Part Tiime Residential Counselor

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Residential Counselor provides for the direct supervision of residents of the Plummer Residential Programs
during his/her 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 Part-time role. Shifts are Friday & Saturday 11:00pm-7:00am.
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

• Bachelors 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 Drivers 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.

Benefits

• Individual Medical Plan covered at 100%
• Individual Dental Plan covered at 100%
• LifeLock Identity Theft Protection Covered at 100%
• 403(B) Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability covered at 100%