Full Time/Part Time Residential Counselor

Coastal Horizons; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Coastal Horizons is seeking a part-time Residential Counselor to provide direct care for youth in need. Candidates will lead recreational activities, life skills training, and daily shelter management in a supportive environment. This role requires a commitment to youth engagement and previous experience working with at-risk populations.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Educational loan repayment programs

Retirement savings plan/401K

Paid time off programs

14 paid holidays

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 21 years or older.
• One year of experience in counseling or working with at-risk youth is required.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for youth in a residential facility.
• Facilitate supervision and recreational activities.
• Manage day-to-day shelter operations including meal prep.

Skills

Counseling

Youth Engagement

Life Skills Coaching

Education

Four year college/university degree in human services or related field

Job description

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JOB TITLE: Full Time/Part Time Residential Counselor

LOCATION: On-site

CITY/STATE/COUNTY: Wilmington, NC – New Hanover County

SALARY: $16/hour

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Full Time/Part Time Residential Counselor

Energetic, committed persons needed to provide direct care for youth in a facility for runaway, homeless, street, emergency foster care and long-term residential care. Facilitates supervision, recreational activities, life skills coaching/training, and day-to-day shelter/residential management (including meal prep, residential maintenance) in Open House Emergency Youth Shelter & Residential Services for children and youth, ages 6-18.

SCHEDULE: Position is part time and includes a Mandatory monthly Residential Team meeting. Schedule is ideal for college/graduate students. 16-hours of on-the-job training provided. Drug screen, national/state criminal record, NC Health Care AND Sex Offender Registry, and NC DSS Responsible Individual List Checks REQUIRED.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 21 years or older
• Four (4) year college/university degree in human services or related field, or Equivalent combination of education and experience
• One year of experience in counseling or working with at-risk youth
• Current North Carolina Driver’s license with evidence of good driving record
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification OR ability to obtain
• A valid driver’s license and/or government-issued ID is required. Must have reliable transportation.
  
  

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary $16/HR
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Educational loan repayment programs & Career growth
• Retirement savings plan/401K
• Paid time off programs, rollover hours, 14 paid holidays
• Employee engagement activities, resource groups, and diversity events
  
  

How To Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter through our Careers Page. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

We look forward to reviewing your application!

EEO STATEMENT

Coastal Horizons is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.

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