Part-Time Residential Counselor

Moore County Chamber; North Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Moore County Chamber seeks a Part-Time Residential Counselor to support residents of a faith-based Christian organization. The role focuses on trauma-informed care, group facilitation, and individualized planning to promote emotional and relational growth.

You will conduct psychoeducational groups, provide counseling, and assist with service planning while modeling healthy boundaries in a structured healing environment. The position is based in Southern Pines, NC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or related field.
• Experience facilitating groups, classes, or psychoeducational programming.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, crisis intervention and survivor-centered practices.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, empathy, and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass all required background checks.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate weekly psychoeducational, life skills, and therapeutic groups using trauma-informed, survivor-centered approaches.
• Provide individual supportive counseling, crisis intervention, and assistance with emotional regulation.
• Support residents in developing coping skills, effective communication strategies, and healthy relationship patterns.
• Complete intake assessments, risk screenings, and individualized service plans in collaboration with the Program Director.
• Coordinate and support resident access to medical, mental health, legal, and community-based services.
• Assist residents with goal setting and monitor progress toward individualized treatment and service plan objectives.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation, including case notes and progress reports.
• Participate in staff meetings, case consultations, and interdiscipliary team collaboration.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Empathy

De-escalation

Group facilitation

Education

Bachelor degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or related field

Job description

Join our dedicated team as a Part-Time Residential Counselor in a Residential Human Trafficking Program, where you will play a vital role in providing trauma-informed, compassionate, personalized care to residents in a faith-based Christian organization. This role supports residents' emotional, relational and personal growth through group facilitation, individual supportive counseling, service planning, and case management, while modeling healthy boundaries and interpersonal skills within a structured, healing-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Counseling and Group Facilitation:

• Facilitate weekly psychoeducational, life skills, and therapeutic groups using trauma-informed, survivor-centered approaches.
• Provide individual supportive counseling, crisis intervention, and assistance with emotional regulation.
• Support residents in developing coping skills, effective communication strategies, and healthy relationship patterns.?

Case Management and Resident Support:

• Complete intake assessments, risk screenings, and individualized service plans in collaboration with the Program Director.
• Coordinate and support resident access to medical, mental health, legal, and community-based services.
• Assist residents with goal setting and monitor progress toward individualized treatment and service plan objectives.?

Documentation and Team Collaboration:

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation, including case notes and progress reports.
• Participate in staff meetings, case consultations, and interdiscipliary team collaboration.
• Communicate resident needs, concerns, and updates clearly and professionally to the treatment team.?

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or a related field.
• Experience facilitating groups, classes, or psychoeducational programming.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, crisis intervention and survivor-centered practices.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, empathy, and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass all required background checks.?

Additional Postings available from Changing Destinies Ministry

Office hours: Mon – Thurs 9am-5pm
Fri 9am-3pm

Appointments are Recommended
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160 W New York Ave
Unit 3
Southern Pines, NC 28387