What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overnight Residential Counselor position at Plummer Youth Promise?
Benefits:
The Residential Counselor provides for the direct supervision of residents of the Plummer Residential Programs
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. Available shifts are Sunday through Thursday 11pm-7am and Tuesday through Saturday 11pm-7am.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS*
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
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Wellness resources
The Residential Counselor provides for the direct supervision of residents of the Plummer Residential Programs
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. Available shifts are Sunday through Thursday 11pm-7am and Tuesday through Saturday 11pm-7am.
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.
- Attend and actively engage in all monthly staff meetings.
- Attend and actively engage in scheduled Supervision.
- Other duties as assigned.
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.
- 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.
- Individual Medical Plan covered at 100%
- Individual Dental Plan covered at 100%
- Employer Contribution towards medical plan deductible
- LifeLock Identity Theft Protection Covered at 100%
- 403(B) Retirement Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability covered at 100%
