Job detail
Direct Care Counselor
WALKER INC
OTHER
Posted 4/10/2026
Location
Needham, Massachusetts
Salary
$20 - $21 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The direct care counselor provides direct supervision and therapeutic support to children and teens in residential and school settings. They are responsible for implementing treatment plans, managing the milieu, and assisting youth with daily living activities.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or ged and have the ability to pass a criminal background check. Previous experience in a similar setting is preferred, along with the physical stamina to perform therapeutic interventions.
high schoolassociate degreeTeamworkDocumentationCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsBehavioral supportConflict resolutionEmotional supportMedication administrationCrisis interventionSafety managementDirect careMilieu managementIndependent living skills trainingTherapeutic crisis intervention
Benefits
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Shift differential
- Life insurance
- Medical coverage
- Disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible spending accounts
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee assistance program
- Free parking
- Employee referral bonuses
- Tuition remission