Bay State Community Services

Description:

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Programs located in Plymouth and Weymouth - $16.50 per hour

If you are looking to be part of a non-profit agency that has an excellent reputation, strength-based supervision and high regard when it comes to honoring the mission of our work, Bay State Community Services is the right place for you.

Bay state is seeking caring, responsible, energetic, people who enjoy working with adolescents to join our residential team. Apply now!!

The Residential Counselor is a direct service position. Counselors ensure the safety and wellbeing of the adolescents of the program. This position is responsible for carrying out the programming, activities, and therapeutic groups of the program. Program adolescents are often in great personal turmoil when they arrive. Counselors offer support, guidance, and structure to help the adolescents regain stability in their lives.

What You Will Be Doing to Make a Difference...

Able to stay awake throughout the entire shift
Able to follow appropriate procedures outlined by program for conducting bed checks
Ensures all youth are accounted for throughout the overnight shift
Supports youth with developing daily living skills
Maintains the safety, cleanliness, and physical appearance of the facility
Implements interventions associated with treatment and service plan goals
Participates in de-escalation and physical interventions of youth when required
Drives youth to school, appointments, and recreational activities
Attendance must be regular, reliable, and punctual
Maintains an acceptable driving record
Implements and adheres to the behavioral support system of the program
Dispenses medication in accordance with proper protocol, policies and procedure

Salary/Benefits-Bay State Community Services recognizes all the hard work of our staff and provides outstanding benefits including:

Competitive Salary

BENEFITS START DAY ONE!!!!!

3 weeks accrued vacation upon hiring; 4 weeks accrued vacation after 2 years of service

11 paid holidays

Health/Dental

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match

Life and AD&D Insurance, and Long-term Disability (LTD)

Medical FSA and Dependent Care Account

Mileage for all employees that drive for BSCS as part of their job responsibility

Parking reimbursement for all employees that are required to conduct business for BSCS

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary Short-term Disability Plan

Voluntary Vision Plan

******NEW PAY RATES AVAILABLE*********

Programs located in Plymouth and Weymouth - $16.50 per hour

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. Requirements:

Credentials/Qualifications:

Bachelor's level degree in Human Services field or related field preferred but not required

1 year experience working with adolescents is preferred

Residential experience preferred

Experience with systems (e.g. DMH, DCF) preferred

Additional languages desirable, though not required

Able to learn, carry out and be certified in CPI physical interventions, and de-escalation techniques

Able to learn, carry out and be certified in CPR and first aid

Valid MA driver's license with acceptable driving record and current proof of insurance

Acceptable CORI, SORI and DEEC background record check including fingerprinting

******NEW PAY RATES AVAILABLE*********

Programs located in Plymouth and Weymouth - $16.50 per hour

Bay State Community Services is committed to diversity, inclusion, and social justice. We are committed to providing an environment free from harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Bay State Community Services believes diversity and inclusion, and social justice is an action, and as such seeks to operationalize policies, procedures and systems, that support a talented, and diverse workforce.

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