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One to One Counselor

Latham Centers
place Brewster, 02631
local_atm $18.82 an hour
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Gender Dysphoria
Aging
Minority Health
Trauma
ECT

About Job

Now Hiring a One-to-One Counselor – Children’s Program (Full-Time)!
At Latham Centers, a world-renowned leader in supporting individuals with complex special needs, including Prader-Willi syndrome, we’re looking for a compassionate and energetic One to One Counselor to join our Children’s Services team. In this deeply rewarding role, you’ll provide consistent, individualized support to one student, helping them build independence, regulate emotions, and experience success in all areas of life. If you believe every child deserves a champion—and you're ready to be that person—we’d love to meet you.

Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Previous experience working with children or adolescents with special needs in school or residential settings strongly preferred
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • CPR/First Aid
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • Ability to implement behavior plans consistently
  • Understanding of trauma-informed care and special education supports

Benefits:
  • Generous 5 weeks of Paid Time Off
  • Top-notch health plans (with Latham covering the first 75% of the deductible through an HRA)
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuous learning
  • Childcare reimbursement
  • 403(b) Retirement fund match to secure your future (up to 5%!)
  • Latham may provide housing based on availability!

Key Responsibilities:
  • Deliver one-on-one support throughout the student’s daily routine in school, residence, and community
  • Encourage skill-building in daily living, hygiene, academics, and social behavior
  • Reinforce behavior plans and individual service goals with consistency and care
  • Assist with personal care and hygiene respectfully, based on the student's needs
  • Facilitate participation in community outings and appointments
  • Create and maintain a safe, therapeutic, and encouraging environment
  • Complete clear and timely documentation and behavior tracking
  • Be an active and supportive member of the student’s interdisciplinary team
  • Serve as a reliable, compassionate presence in all aspects of the student’s life
  • Other related duties as assigned

Latham Centers, Inc. (Latham) provides equal opportunity for all individuals served and employed. Latham does not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other category protected under applicable law in treatment or employment at Latham, admission or access to Latham, or any other aspect of the programs and activities that Latham operates.

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder
Gender Dysphoria

Issues

Aging
Minority Health
Trauma

Age Groups

Children (5-10)
Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19)

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

School

Settings

Residential
Faith-based organizations
In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Milieu
Nursing Home
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home
Long-Term Structured Residences
Military