Evening Residential Counselor — Trauma-Informed Care

Arrow Child & Family Ministries; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and insurance

HSA match for qualifying contributions

Parental Paid Leave

Retirement savings plan with company 2

Paid time off and holiday pay

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Company sponsored learning and develop

Job summary

Arrow Child & Family Ministries in Maryland seeks a Residential Counselor for evening shifts (3:00–11:00). The role involves supervising residents, administering medications, and supporting trauma-informed care across activities and programs, including canine and equine therapy.

A stable, compassionate approach is required to help residents develop social skills and navigate daily living. The position requires a High School diploma or GED, at least one year of relevant experience, and RCYCP

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and at least one year of experience working with children and families; Bachelor’s degree preferred; RCYCP licensure within 180 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Engage in a trauma informed model of programming to provide physical and emotional safety for residents.
• Supervise residents in various activities to observe and promote positive social behavior; teaches rules, manners, interpersonal relations, personal care, etc.
• Model and teach life skills to residents to help develop interpersonal relationships, social skills, and navigate surroundings.
• Complete shift documentation including residential case notes, incident reports, and resident inventory; complete clinical/medical documentation as required.
• Observe clinical staff methods and participate in treatment and groups; assist in co-facilitation and involvement in clinical groups.
• Escort residents to groups, interviews, meetings, mealtime, recreation, educational activities, appointments, and related supervision.
• Maintain age-appropriate rules and conduct for residents during work, recreation, and education.
• Administer and record medications as ordered by physician or nurse; may involve driving and vehicle training.
• Provide supervision for participation in canine and equine programs; direct care for animals when necessary.
• Work to prevent inappropriate behaviors in the residential area and provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Maintain professional boundaries and communicate information to facilitate treatment.
• Be flexible to work various shifts on multiple days; attend trainings and meetings; review client files to understand needs and goals.
• Perform duties within contract, state, and federal regulations and company policy.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

RCYCP licensure within 180 days

Job description

Arrow Child & Family Ministries in Maryland seeks a Residential Counselor for evening shifts (3:00–11:00). The role involves supervising residents, administering medications, and supporting trauma-informed care across activities and programs, including canine and equine therapy.

A stable, compassionate approach is required to help residents develop social skills and navigate daily living. The position requires a High School diploma or GED, at least one year of relevant experience, and RCYCP