Rehabilitation counselor Jobs in Boston, MA

Job Details Level : Entry Job Location : Jamaica Plain Campus - JAMAICA PLAIN, MA Position Type : Full-Time / Part-Time Salary Range : UndisclosedAt Italian Home for Children, we are creating communities where all children, adults, and families are embraced and empowered to reach their full potential. Join IHC and become a part of a supportive, caring, and committed team that is making a difference every day. Are you ready to help? Are you prepared for professional growth opportunities? Apply Now!The Residential Counselor will be directly responsible for the daily care of Italian Home for Children clients. Italian Home for Children’s Residential Counselors support clients in reaching their full potential through providing positive and nurturing relationships and a stable, consistent, and structured living environment. Our approach to residential care offers clients the opportunity to learn new life skills and to replace maladaptive behaviors with more appropriate and socially acceptable strategies.Through training, direct care staff will develop the skills and tools necessary to provide clients with the best possible care. Residential Counselors model care, empathy and patience for children and families. RCs are committed to providing the highest quality of care for children.The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title, but additional responsibilities may be required. Employees are expected to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.Essential Functions & Responsibilities Programming : Directly supervise clientsEngage with and fully attend to children, monitoring behavior and interactions closelyProvide a therapeutic milieu environment for clients, maintaining a safe and healthy environment; and meeting the physical and emotional needs of clientsWork as a part of a multidisciplinary team to further the emotional, behavioral, and educational development of clientsPlan, implement, and participate in social and recreational activities for clientsImplement treatment protocol established in client’s treatment plans and individual behavior plansInteractions with clients must demonstrate a therapeutic and caring purposeApply model of childcare, including therapeutic crisis intervention methods, and physical restraintTransport clients to community activities, community schools, and other appointmentsAdministration : Complete serious incident, restraint reports and all other required reports, logs and documentationAttend required meetings and complete assigned oral and written reportsActively participate in supervision and professional development opportunities offered at Italian Home for ChildrenPersonnel : Interact with coworkers in a professional and respectful mannerAll interactions in the presence of clients must be appropriate, respectful and in line with all training principlesCommitment to the highest quality of care for children and familiesStrong commitment to supporting, nurturing, teaching, and empowering childrenProvide therapeutic physical restraints safely and by training standardsCurrent

• MAP (Medication Administration Program) certification (
• or certification received within 6 months of starting position)Ability to bend, reach, move and lift 75 poundsStrong interpersonal and teamwork skillsFlexible and able to work collaborativelyAbility to respond to emergencies quickly and safelyHigh performance in a stressful and fast paced environmentDemonstrated understanding and application of principles taught in trainings and seminars to the milieu, including therapeutic crisis intervention skillsMust be receptive and responsive to supervision and professional developmentExceptional communication skills (verbal and writing)Valid U.S. Driver’s License REQUIREDThe Italian Home for Children is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building a diverse team to support our population of diverse clients. All qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, handicap, genetics, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, veteran status, or any other protected status.Benefits Generous Paid Time Off, including vacation, sick, personal, and 12 holidaysEmployee Recognition ProgramComprehensive Health and Dental BenefitsFSA – medical and dependent careRetirement Planning – 403BSpot Bonus ProgramFree Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Free Parking on Campus#J-18808-Ljbffr