Direct Care Staff - Part Time, Residential

FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community!

Position Summary:

Milieu Counselors are responsible for providing direct care, guidance, support and supervision of adolescent female residents between the ages of thirteen (13) and twenty (20) who are involved with the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families in a residential setting.

FSRI provides strengths-based, trauma-informed residential interventions designed to help adolescents build on their strengths, develop healthy relationships and coping skills, and move toward greater stability and independence. Services include an assessment and screening center that provides short-term, structured assessment and stabilization, as well as three semi-independent living programs that support youth in developing the skills, confidence, and connections needed for successful transition to adulthood and community living.

Milieu Counselors work closely with the clinical and residential teams to implement treatment plans, manage daily routines, and support residents in achieving their individual goals. This role helps create a safe, structured, and trauma-informed environment that promotes emotional, behavioral, social, and independent living skill development. Milieu Counselors work closely with the clinical and residential teams to implement treatment plans, manage daily routines, and support residents in achieving their individual goals.

Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) in the milieu setting.

Specific Duties /Responsibilities:

Provides services in a culturally responsive and inclusive manner that respects each individual's and family's cultural background, identity, values, language, beliefs, abilities, and preferences.

Provide direct, hands-on support and supervision for youth throughout their daily routines.

Interact with residents to engage and build positive, professional relationships with residents through consistency, trust, and respect.

Complete TST training and adhere to TST model of treatment which includes moment by moment assessment, emotional regulation skills building and TST phase-based treatment throughout the milieu.

Participate in ongoing training in Trauma Systems Therapy and other evidence-based practices.

Maintain consistency and structure within the program adhering to the daily schedule and program rules.

Maintains a positive environment for both residents and staff.

Facilitate daily groups, including but not limited to personal hygiene, physical activities, budgeting, meal preparation, and community/independent living skills.

Meet daily tasks of household management: menu planning and preparation, housekeeping (cleanliness and safety), grocery shopping, sleeping arrangements, etc.

Encourage residents’ participation and engagement in recreational/educational activities within the program or out in the community.

Oversee and monitor the resident’s completion of daily chores and use of telephone in accordance with residential rules.

Maintain professional and administrative documentation (Credible) in accordance with agency standards and within established guidelines and time frames (Shift Notes, Incident reports, Logs etc.).Establish and maintain a positive professional relationship with families, other social service providers, community trades people, neighbors and volunteers who affect the daily operation of the program and the residents residing there.

Transport residents to appointments as required and to obtain appropriate documentation/information as necessary.

Attend staff meetings, in-service training/workshops, or any special meeting required.

Provide emergency or crisis intervention techniques, such as passive physical…