Trauma-Informed Youth Counselor (Relief)

Urban League of Rhode Island; Exeter; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Work-life benefits

Job summary

Family Service of Rhode Island seeks a Behavioral Specialist - Relief for the South County Academy in Exeter. You will provide guidance, supervision, and trauma-informed support to adolescents aged 13-18 in school and residential settings, implementing Trauma Systems Therapy and other evidence-based treatments.

Responsibilities include facilitating programs, promoting safety and positive decision making, and collaborating with educators and residential staff across classrooms and dorms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work-related field or significant residential experience.
• ABA certification is preferred but not required; willingness to become ABA certified is a plus.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Knowledge of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic issues; ability to manage behavior.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, support, and supervision to adolescents 13-18 in school and residential settings.
• Implement Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) and other evidence-based treatment models.
• Promote safety, well-being, and positive decision making across program activities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team-oriented mindset

Flexible hours

Bilingual/ASL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work related field

Job description

Family Service of Rhode Island seeks a Behavioral Specialist - Relief for the South County Academy in Exeter. You will provide guidance, supervision, and trauma-informed support to adolescents aged 13-18 in school and residential settings, implementing Trauma Systems Therapy and other evidence-based treatments.

Responsibilities include facilitating programs, promoting safety and positive decision making, and collaborating with educators and residential staff across classrooms and dorms.