Evening Youth Residential Counselor

Bridge Over Troubled Water; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(K) with match

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter pre-tax benefits

Ongoing job training

Job summary

Bridge Over Troubled Water in Boston, MA seeks a Residential Counselor for the second shift (2pm–10pm) to engage residents and maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu across programs including WC, ER, or TLP/SPH.

You will conduct activities, monitor safety, and participate in staff meetings. A BA in human services or related field is preferred; 1–2 years experience with youth ages 18–24 is desirable. Pay is $20–$23/hour with weekend differential.

Qualifications

• One to two years of experience working with youth ages 18-24 in housing management, job development, community relations, substance abuse or recreational counseling.
• Bachelor’s degree in human services, Social Work, or any related degree preferred.
• Ability to identify and execute effective problem-solving strategies. Must possess sound crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Resident Engagement: Engage youth in conversation to develop rapport and encourage their participation in Bridge programs. Monitor when residents are in or out of the program space at all times; conduct regular rounds and checks of bedrooms and community areas to ensure youth safety.
• Administrative Management: Attend and participate in all required program meetings including weekly supervision with Residential Coordinator and all staff meetings. Daily facilities management, including meals setup and breakdown, setting up bedrooms, etc. Maintain program statistics and client records.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Conflict resolution

Youth engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services, Social Work, or related field

Job description

Bridge Over Troubled Water in Boston, MA seeks a Residential Counselor for the second shift (2pm–10pm) to engage residents and maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu across programs including WC, ER, or TLP/SPH.

You will conduct activities, monitor safety, and participate in staff meetings. A BA in human services or related field is preferred; 1–2 years experience with youth ages 18–24 is desirable. Pay is $20–$23/hour with weekend differential.