Milieu Counselor for Group Home (ALL SHIFTS), Malden or Dorchester locationsPermanent
Massachusetts, Boston - 02125Job Simplification
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Job Overview
ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE (Overnight shift differential!) for our Dorchester (male identifying) or Malden (female identifying) group homes
Job Summary
The Milieu Counselor(s) are members of the congregate care team and work with youth in Bridges Homeward (formally CFCS) group home programs for transition-age youth (16-22) at our Dorchester or Malden location. The program assists youth referred by the Department of Children and Family or the Department of Mental Health to increase their self-sufficiency and independent living skill development. The Program support youth to:
• Develop skills and abilities needed to be productive members of residential program;
• Develop skills and abilities needed to live independently;
• Establish and promote lifelong connections;
• Establish and achieve educational and vocational goals; and
• Successfully transition to adulthood.
Milieu Counselors are responsible for providing a safe and healthy environment, and welcoming atmosphere, while ensuring the safety of the residents. Milieu Counselors are required to report any runaways or disturbances to the Agency's on-call staff. This position is responsible for reminding residents of their daily schedules and providing support and crisis intervention counseling. Milieu Counselors are expected to be strong role models for the adolescents we serve and have the ability to develop positive relationships with our youth.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent; Associate Degree in Child Development preferred.
2-3 years of experience working with families and children preferable in a residential setting.
MAP (MA Medication Administration Program) certified or the ability to obtain it within 3 months of hire for part-time employees working more than 22.5 hours per week. Those regularly working less than 22.5 hours per week would not be required, but highly encouraged, to obtain their MAP certification.
Demonstrated ability to engage families and youth who are struggling with some challenging behaviors.
Ability to read and write English and to document and to update case records and logs proficiently.
First Aid/CPR certified or the ability to obtain it within 1 month of hire.
Ability to work with high-risk youth and diverse staff, clients, and volunteers.
Flexibility with a team player mentality; ability to work with minimal to moderate supervision; an extreme focus on good judgment with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor with great interpersonal and communication skills.
Other requirements:
Valid driver's license
Clearance of CORI and SORI background checks as required by state and federal law
Vaccination Required
Founded in 1873, Bridges Homeward has evolved over time into a group of dynamic, highly dedicated, mission driven professionals meeting the current needs of the Greater Boston community. BH is committed to strengthening and advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion, for our staff and those we serve. We are seeking staff that align with our commitment, as individuals and as a community, to continually seek to advance racial equity initiatives to address long-standing systemic racial biases and discrimination in our society. Our goal for every person we work with is for them to find permanency; a healthy, nurturing relationship with an adult that they can count on for the rest of their life. Sometimes, permanency in our work means making sure a child can remain with their biological family; sometimes it means ensuring someone with a developmental disability can live with family instead of having to move to an institutional setting; sometimes it means finding a child in foster care a forever family and for other youth it means having a safe, secure parenting relationship with a supportive adult. Join our supportive team environment today!
Our goal for everyone we work with is to find permanency. Sometimes, permanency in our work means making sure a child can remain with their biological family; sometimes it means ensuring someone with a developmental disability can live with family instead of having to move to an institutional setting; sometimes it means finding a child in foster care a forever family and for other youth it means having a safe, secure parenting relationship with a supportive adult.
BH is committed to strengthening and advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion, for our staff and those we serve, and we view permanency as essential to the success of those we work with.
We are seeking staff that align with our commitment, as individuals and as a community, to continually seek to advance racial equity initiatives to address long-standing systemic racial biases and discrimination in our society, and those who are excited to help find and strengthen permanency. Come join us!
Learn more about CFCS' culture and how we support our mission driven work at
Job Summary
The Milieu Counselor(s) are members of the congregate care team and work with youth in Bridges Homeward (formally CFCS) group home programs for transition-age youth (16-22) at our Dorchester or Malden location. The program assists youth referred by the Department of Children and Family or the Department of Mental Health to increase their self-sufficiency and independent living skill development. The Program support youth to:
• Develop skills and abilities needed to be productive members of residential program;
• Develop skills and abilities needed to live independently;
• Establish and promote lifelong connections;
• Establish and achieve educational and vocational goals; and
• Successfully transition to adulthood.
Milieu Counselors are responsible for providing a safe and healthy environment, and welcoming atmosphere, while ensuring the safety of the residents. Milieu Counselors are required to report any runaways or disturbances to the Agency's on-call staff. This position is responsible for reminding residents of their daily schedules and providing support and crisis intervention counseling. Milieu Counselors are expected to be strong role models for the adolescents we serve and have the ability to develop positive relationships with our youth.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent; Associate Degree in Child Development preferred.
2-3 years of experience working with families and children preferable in a residential setting.
MAP (MA Medication Administration Program) certified or the ability to obtain it within 3 months of hire for part-time employees working more than 22.5 hours per week. Those regularly working less than 22.5 hours per week would not be required, but highly encouraged, to obtain their MAP certification.
Demonstrated ability to engage families and youth who are struggling with some challenging behaviors.
Ability to read and write English and to document and to update case records and logs proficiently.
First Aid/CPR certified or the ability to obtain it within 1 month of hire.
Ability to work with high-risk youth and diverse staff, clients, and volunteers.
Flexibility with a team player mentality; ability to work with minimal to moderate supervision; an extreme focus on good judgment with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor with great interpersonal and communication skills.
Other requirements:
Valid driver's license
Clearance of CORI and SORI background checks as required by state and federal law
Vaccination Required
Founded in 1873, Bridges Homeward has evolved over time into a group of dynamic, highly dedicated, mission driven professionals meeting the current needs of the Greater Boston community. BH is committed to strengthening and advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion, for our staff and those we serve. We are seeking staff that align with our commitment, as individuals and as a community, to continually seek to advance racial equity initiatives to address long-standing systemic racial biases and discrimination in our society. Our goal for every person we work with is for them to find permanency; a healthy, nurturing relationship with an adult that they can count on for the rest of their life. Sometimes, permanency in our work means making sure a child can remain with their biological family; sometimes it means ensuring someone with a developmental disability can live with family instead of having to move to an institutional setting; sometimes it means finding a child in foster care a forever family and for other youth it means having a safe, secure parenting relationship with a supportive adult. Join our supportive team environment today!
Our goal for everyone we work with is to find permanency. Sometimes, permanency in our work means making sure a child can remain with their biological family; sometimes it means ensuring someone with a developmental disability can live with family instead of having to move to an institutional setting; sometimes it means finding a child in foster care a forever family and for other youth it means having a safe, secure parenting relationship with a supportive adult.
BH is committed to strengthening and advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion, for our staff and those we serve, and we view permanency as essential to the success of those we work with.
We are seeking staff that align with our commitment, as individuals and as a community, to continually seek to advance racial equity initiatives to address long-standing systemic racial biases and discrimination in our society, and those who are excited to help find and strengthen permanency. Come join us!
Learn more about CFCS' culture and how we support our mission driven work at
Employer Overview
Bridges Homeward
Massachusetts, Boston - 02125- Agency