Residential Counselor

Pine Haven Boys Center

Pine Haven Boys Center is set on just over 100 acres located 10 minutes south of Concord and 15 minutes north of Manchester.

We are looking for candidates who are interested in beginning or continuing a career in the Human Services field. The ideal candidate is interested in modeling and teaching healthy life skills and behaviors for kids using trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches.

Pine Haven is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian, intensive residential facility that cares for boys with behavioral, educational, and emotional challenges due to severe neglect and trauma.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

- develop and maintain an appropriate and constructive relationships to help the children learn to alter destructive patterns of behavior

- create and maintain a therapeutic environment

- teach and model leisure and daily living skills

- organize and participate in recreational activities

- manage behavior and set limits

- provide supportive counseling/treatment

Working with the families of our residents:

- welcome families and recognize their role and interest in their children

- be open to families’ feedback, concern and expectations

- share with families their children's successes and achievements

- rely on family expertise and knowledge

- remind residents to call and to write to their families

- supervise siblings and provide transportation on occasion.

In this position, the right candidate must be willing to:

- acquire and/ or possess counseling, listening, and crisis intervention skills

- acquire and/or possess the ability to deal with issues of sexual abuse/acting out

- take part in Treatment Planning process, communicate insights and observations

- be nurturing, tolerant. Fair in providing rewards and consequences

- be aware and meet the confidentiality requirements

- continue education through reading, seminars and workshop attendance, to expand knowledge of general psychology and specific recreational/counseling techniques

Schedule:

Our schedule runs in two groups: Sunday-Wednesday and Wednesday through Saturday

Weekday shifts typically go from 3:00pm - 10:00pm and weekend shifts run 8:00am-10:00pm

Holidays and school vacation days will mirror the weekend shifts

Qualifications/Requirements:

Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age and possess a valid driver's license.

A bachelor's degree in related field preferred. Associate's degree Minimum.

Must possess the verbal techniques necessary to de-escalate a crisis situation and the physical ability to control aggressive, violent behavior in a therapeutic, safe way. Able to become certified in Crisis Prevention Intervention, First Aid and CPR.

Weekend and night availability is required for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.70 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Crisis intervention: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Allenstown, NH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person