The Home for Little Wanderers·Walpole, Massachusetts
Implement a trauma-informed care model to support youth with developmental delays and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Teach essential life, coping, and social skills while maintaining a safe and supportive residential environment.
The Home in Walpole is looking for Residential Counselors to make a difference in the lives of youth with trauma histories, developmental delays, and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis. Salary offering at $20 per hour.
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How You'll Be Making a Difference
You'll be joining a dynamic team of professionals implementing our trauma informed care model.
Supporting youth in developing the skills they need to successfully transition home to families.
Teaching age appropriate life skills, coping skills, and social skills through modeling, counseling, and other techniques.
Participating in groups and activities designed to enhance youth growth and development.
Participating in both on-site and off-site recreational/educational activities.
Maintaining a safe and supportive environment.
What to Expect in the Role
Passing the CORI/background check and having a valid ID.
Being physically active for an 8-10 hour shift.
Participating in verbal de-escalation and physical intervention with youth.
Multi-tasking in a changing and fast-paced treatment environment.
Receiving and implement feedback in the moment and through a structured supervision process.
Ability to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as required.
Residential Counselors can enroll in The Home’s Impact Corps - a fellowship learning track designed to provide adults with an opportunity to help serve vulnerable children and young adults while gaining industry experience in counseling, education, clinical roles, and leadership. Along the way, gain new training, hone your skills, and be eligible for bonuses adding up to $5,000 upon successful completion! To learn more, visit: bit.ly/3ONYlOg
In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth of Massachusetts, The Home for Little Wanderers offers extensive training and comprehensive benefits to eligible staff.
The pay range listed represents the company’s good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions.
We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalency and at least one year of experience working with youth. Candidates must pass a CORI background check and be able to handle physical interventions and fast-paced environments.
Market context
In Massachusetts, congregate residential counselor overnight roles are often in steady demand because programs need reliable staff for evening supervision, safety, and support for youth. These positions can be competitive because employers look for candidates with a high school diploma, at least one year of youth experience, a clean CORI background check, and the ability to handle physically demanding shifts. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience with youth care and your comfort working overnight.