Company

Ascentria Care AllianceSee more

addressAddressBrockton, MA
type Form of workPart-Time
CategoryRetail

Job description

The Residential Counselor provides support, counseling, training and advocacy to residents in the Teen Parenting Programs.  The Teen Parent Programs provide transitional living in a supportive environment for low income and often homeless mothers and their young children.  The Residential Counselor provides a safe and nurturing environment that will assist residents in acquiring the skills necessary to manage life successfully when they leave.  This is a per diem position. 

Hourly rate increases with direct experience and degree!

Who are we? 

Ascentria Care Alliance is a nonprofit organization that has spent the past 150 years helping people in need. We empower people of all backgrounds to rise together and reach beyond life’s challenges by building stronger communities and helping people move forward together.  

 Essential Responsibilities: 

  • Demonstrates an understanding of the developmental needs of the population as well as the associated environmental and mental health factors that contribute to challenges that clients face.
  • Models, reinforces, re-directs and sets limits to trauma related behavior through specific behavior management techniques to ensure that program guidelines are followed at all times.
  • Ensures that residents maintain appropriate hygiene and appearance.
  • Coaches and assists residents with daily routines and responsibilities, including completion of chores, schoolwork, meal preparation, clean up, activities, hygiene, laundry and recreational activities.
  • Monitor residents to ensure a safe, secure and healthy environment free from disruptive and inappropriate behavior.
  • Provides counseling to residents regarding ADL’s and facilitates the adjustment to living environment including explaining program rules and expectations of new residents.

Qualifications: 

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associates Degree in Human Services or related preferred. 
  • Minimum of one (1) year of related experience working with women, adolescents and/or children in a residential, community setting.  
  • Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance to transport residents and children in Ascentria vehicles.
  • Ability to be certified in First Aid, CPR, and Crises Intervention within 90 days of date of hire required. 
  • Must be 21 years of age per contractual standards.
  • Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations, protocols and/or procedures preferred.

 

Ascentria Care Alliance celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, or any other legally-protected category. Candidates who identify as BIPOC, multilingual or have lived experience with immigration or human services are encouraged to apply. 

Refer code: 7463725. Ascentria Care Alliance - The previous day - 2023-12-28 16:26

Ascentria Care Alliance

Brockton, MA

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