Overnight Residential Counselor - Trauma-Informed Care

Arrow Child & Family Ministries; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Parental leave

Retirement match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Learning & development

Job summary

Arrow Child & Family Ministries is seeking a Residential Counselor to oversee daily care and supervision of residents on the Overnight Shift (11:00pm–7:00am). The role includes trauma-informed programming, supervising activities, teaching life skills, and maintaining thorough shift documentation.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED (Bachelor’s degree preferred) and RCYCP licensure within 180 days. The position may require driving and adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage in a trauma informed model of programming to provide physical and emotional safety for residents.
• Supervise residents in activities and observe/promote positive social behavior; teach manners and interpersonal skills.
• Model and teach life skills to help residents develop relationships and navigate surroundings.
• Complete shift documentation (case notes, incident reports, inventories) and medical documentation as needed.
• Observe clinical staff methods and participate in treatment, co-facilitate clinical groups.
• Escort residents to groups, meals, appointments; supervise activities.
• Maintain age-appropriate rules and conduct; administer and record medication as ordered.
• Provide supervision for canine and equine programs; crisis intervention as needed.
• Maintain professional boundaries; communicate information to facilitate treatment.
• Be flexible to work various shifts; attend trainings and meetings.
• Review client files to understand individual needs and goals.

Skills

Trauma-informed approach

Behavior observation

Life skills coaching

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Arrow Child & Family Ministries is seeking a Residential Counselor to oversee daily care and supervision of residents on the Overnight Shift (11:00pm–7:00am). The role includes trauma-informed programming, supervising activities, teaching life skills, and maintaining thorough shift documentation.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED (Bachelor’s degree preferred) and RCYCP licensure within 180 days. The position may require driving and adherence to regulatory standards.