Residential Counselor

Plummer Youth Promise; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer Provided Medical Insurance

100% Employer Provided Dental Insurance

Generous Employer Contribution toward Medical Deductible

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Training & development opportunities

Wellness resources

Job summary

Plummer Youth Promise in Salem, Oregon is seeking compassionate Residential Counselors to join their team. In this full-time role, you will supervise and engage residents while supporting their treatment goals in a collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities include providing guidance, supporting daily activities, and engaging youth using trauma-informed approaches. The position offers 100% employer-provided medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Professional boundaries and sound judgment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and guidance for residents.
• Engage youth through the Collaborative Problem Solving Model.
• Support daily life skills, meals, chores, and activities.
• Document progress and communicate with the treatment team.
• Attend trainings and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Conflict management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Make a real difference in the lives of youth! Plummer’s Community Treatment Residential and Youth and Young Adult Group Residence Program is seeking compassionate Residential Counselors to join our team. In this role, you’ll supervise and engage residents, support their treatment goals, and help create a safe, nurturing environment.

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

Available shifts

• Monday through Friday 3-11pm
• Tuesday through Saturday 3-11pm
• Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 11pm-7am

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Work directly with youth and families using strength-based, trauma-informed approaches
• Be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team
• Participate in meaningful work that has a tangible impact on residents’ lives
• Full-time position with medical and dental benefits

What You’ll Do

• Provide direct supervision and guidance for residents
• Engage youth through the Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) Model and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
• Support daily life skills, meals, chores, transportation, and activities
• Document progress and communicate with the treatment team
• Attend trainings, meetings, and professional development opportunities

What We’re Looking For

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
• Professional boundaries and sound judgment
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, experience with youth a plus

Requirements

• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license and acceptable driving history
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs, bend, reach, and lift up to 75 pounds
• Visual and hearing acuity to perform essential job functions

Core Competencies

• Communication: Clear, timely, and professional communication
• Conflict Management: Resolves conflicts constructively while maintaining confidentiality
• Initiative: Proactive, engaged, and creative in supporting residents and the program
• Self-Awareness & Development: Open to feedback and committed to professional growth
• Teamwork: Collaborates effectively to achieve team objectives
• Quality Management: Strives for accuracy, thoroughness, and continuous improvement

Why Join Us?

• 100% Employer Provided Medical Insurance
• 100% Employer Provided Dental Insurance
• Generous Employer Contribution toward Medical Deductible
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Training & development opportunities
• Wellness resources
• A mission-driven culture where every youth deserves a family

This is more than a job — it’s a chance to transform lives by helping youth stay home, go home or find home!

Join us at Plummer and make a meaningful difference every day. Apply today!