Part-Time Youth Residential Counselor – Trauma-Informed Care

CHR Career Opportunities; Enfield (CT); On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement and development

Wellness and counseling resources

Stability of a supportive employer

Job summary

CHR Community Health Resources, Inc. is seeking a Residential Counselor for Brook House in Enfield, CT. This part-time role offers 16 hours per week with Saturday 8am–4pm and Sunday 4pm–12pm shifts, supporting five adolescent girls in a community-based group home with trauma histories.

You will supervise, teach rehab skills, coordinate care with teams, and help residents address medical and psychiatric needs while maintaining documentation and program standards.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience working with a relevant population preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required with good driving record.
• Associates or higher education preferred as listed.

Responsibilities

• Maintains physical environment and program standards per CHR, DMHAS and licensing.
• Monitors medications of residents per policy and procedure.
• Communicates day’s events to staff using appropriate tools.
• Teaches rehab areas: nutrition, meal prep, hygiene, laundry, budgeting, basic home care.
• Assists/Manages administrative tasks as directed by supervisor.
• Prepares and facilitates educational and skill-building groups and 1:1 interventions.
• Collaborates with providers and families as needed.
• Addresses medical and psychiatric needs of residents.
• Maintains documentation per agency standards.
• Participates in meetings, trainings, and supervision.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Group facilitation

Education

Associate of Arts or better

Associate of Science or better

Bachelor's or better

Job description

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: RESID006860

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• Posted : August 14, 2026
• Part-Time

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Enfield, CT 06082, USA

Description

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JOB TITLE: Residential Counselor

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time, 16 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS: Saturday 8am to 4pm and Sunday 4pm to 12pm

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Brook House,Enfield, CT

PC#: 1008

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Brook House

A community based group home that provides 24 hour staffing and a built-in therapeutic component for 5 girls, aged 13-18 who have experienced trauma and loss, who have serious emotional and behavioral problems and who have lived in more restrictive programs or institutions. Brook House allows the girls to live in a more normal, natural setting within a community, while providing a high level of support and structure.

ABOUT THE POSITION: Residential Counselor

Position Highlights

• Great way to get your foot in the mental health field.
• Opportunity to grow your skills and take part of trainings.
• Grow invaluable relationships with the clients.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains physical environment and program standards to CHR, DMHAS, JCAHO and any other licensing standard
• Monitors medications of all residents in accordance with the Adult residential medication policy and procedure.
• Effectively utilizes appropriate communication methods/tools to transfer information to other staff regarding the day’s events
• Teaches and assists all residents in areas of rehab including: nutrition and healthy living, meal preparation, hygiene, laundry, banking and budgeting, and basic home care skills.
• Assists/Manages administrative functions and tasks at the direction of the supervisor
• Prepares and facilitates educational and skill building groups and one to one interventions as directed by the treatment plan.
• Collaborates and coordinate care with providers and families as needed.
• Assists residents in addressing medical and psychiatric needs.
• Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as assigned.
• Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: Two years’ experience working with a relevant population preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license required with good driving record.

Why Join CHR?

Be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

• Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance, ample paid time off (including your birthday!), employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan, and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto!
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities
• Career development opportunities! FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs
• Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend, FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more!

And so much more! (Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility)

COMPENSATION*:

$19.00/hour min- $24.89/hour max

*Actual rates within this range are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Associate of Arts or better.

Associate of Science or better.

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Required

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