Relief Residential Counselor - Group Home

NFI Vermont, Inc.; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

NFI Group Home in Burlington, VT is seeking a dedicated Residential Counselor to support youth ages 13–18 in a small, structured group setting. The role involves collaborating with clinical staff to implement treatment plans and to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

The position is part-time, with a pay range of $20.50–$23.00 per hour, and requires flexibility to cover evenings, weekends, and holidays. Equal opportunity employer and compliant with federal employment laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, Social Work, Human Services, or related field preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents in behavioral health or residential settings.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Valid driver's license if transportation of clients is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct 24/7 supervision and support to residents.
• Implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clinical staff.
• Facilitate daily routines, life skills development, and therapeutic activities.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment.
• Model appropriate behavior and communication skills.
• Document client progress and maintain accurate records.
• Respond to crisis situations using approved intervention techniques.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Relief Residential Counselor - Group Home

• Posted on November 3, 2026

Locations

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Burlington, VT 05401, USA

• Direct Care
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: RELIE005150

Description

The NFI Group Home serves adolescents ranging in age from 13 to 18 years in a small, mixed gender group setting. This small milieu allows us the ability to individualize treatment tailored specific to our residents’ various needs. Our capacity allows us to serve six clients at a time, with a staffing ratio of one adult to two clients. Successful stays for residents typically average from one year to eighteen months. We offer comprehensive clinical assessment, peer-milieu treatment, individual and family work, psychiatry, case management and discharge planning.

Staff maintain structure, consistency and predictability in day-to-day interventions. There are clear routines to maintain a structured environment as well as individualized safety plans that can be utilized if/when a resident is experiencing challenges emotionally and/or behaviorally. Program decisions and program norms are intended to provide a safe, caring, respectful living environment, and promote a positive peer culture.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Full-Time Residential Counselor to join our team. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about supporting youth through behavioral, emotional, and mental health challenges in a structured, therapeutic environment. Additionally, ideal candidates would work collaboratively with other staff, be able to give and receive respectful feedback and open to alternative ways of working with youth who have experienced complex developmental trauma.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct 24/7 supervision and support to residents.
• Implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clinical staff
• Facilitate daily routines, life skills development, and therapeutic activities
• Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment
• Model appropriate behavior and communication skills
• Document client progress and maintain accurate records
• Respond to crisis situations using approved intervention techniques

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, Social Work, Human Services, or related field (preferred)
• Experience working with adolescents, especially in behavioral health or residential settings
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-stress situations
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Valid driver's license (if transportation of clients is required)

This part-time position has a pay range of $20.50 - $23.00 per hour based on experience.

NFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, as such, prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, ethnic background, disability, or other non-work-related personal trait or characteristic to the extent protected by law.

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Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Psychology or related field.

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