Residential Counselor - Evening Shift 3:00-11:00

Arrow Child & Family Ministries; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and insurance

HSA match for qualifying contributions

Parental Paid Leave

Retirement savings plan with company 2

Paid time off and holiday pay

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Company sponsored learning and develop

Job summary

Arrow Child & Family Ministries in Maryland seeks a Residential Counselor for evening shifts (3:00–11:00). The role involves supervising residents, administering medications, and supporting trauma-informed care across activities and programs, including canine and equine therapy.

A stable, compassionate approach is required to help residents develop social skills and navigate daily living. The position requires a High School diploma or GED, at least one year of relevant experience, and RCYCP

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and at least one year of experience working with children and families; Bachelor’s degree preferred; RCYCP licensure within 180 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Engage in a trauma informed model of programming to provide physical and emotional safety for residents.
• Supervise residents in various activities to observe and promote positive social behavior; teaches rules, manners, interpersonal relations, personal care, etc.
• Model and teach life skills to residents to help develop interpersonal relationships, social skills, and navigate surroundings.
• Complete shift documentation including residential case notes, incident reports, and resident inventory; complete clinical/medical documentation as required.
• Observe clinical staff methods and participate in treatment and groups; assist in co-facilitation and involvement in clinical groups.
• Escort residents to groups, interviews, meetings, mealtime, recreation, educational activities, appointments, and related supervision.
• Maintain age-appropriate rules and conduct for residents during work, recreation, and education.
• Administer and record medications as ordered by physician or nurse; may involve driving and vehicle training.
• Provide supervision for participation in canine and equine programs; direct care for animals when necessary.
• Work to prevent inappropriate behaviors in the residential area and provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Maintain professional boundaries and communicate information to facilitate treatment.
• Be flexible to work various shifts on multiple days; attend trainings and meetings; review client files to understand needs and goals.
• Perform duties within contract, state, and federal regulations and company policy.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

RCYCP licensure within 180 days

Job description

Overview

The Residential Counselor is responsible for daily care and supervision of residents while in care.

Residential Counselor - Evening Shift 3:00-11:00

Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday

Benefits Include

• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options, including HSA match for qualifying contributions.
• Parental Paid Leave
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement available.
• Company sponsored learning and development

Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

• Engage in a trauma informed model of programming to provide physical and emotional safety for residents.
• Supervise residents in various activities in order to observe and promote positive social behavior or affect changes in their social behavior. Teaches rules, manners, practices for interpersonal relationships, personal care, etc.
• Model and teach life skills to program residents that will help them develop interpersonal relationships, social skills and how to navigate through their internal and external surroundings.
• Complete shift documentation including but not limited to residential case notes, incident reports, and resident inventory; also required to complete documentation requested by clinical or medical staff such as sleep logs and behavior checklists.
• Observe methods/techniques of clinical staff and participate in treatment of residents in interaction, limit setting, and implementation of treatment plans, also responsible for co- facilitation and involvement in clinical groups.
• Assignments include but are not limited to: escorting residents to groups, interviews, meetings, mealtime, recreation, educational activities, medical appointments, and participate in supervision and instruction.
• Maintain developmental age-appropriate rules and expectations, including proper conduct of residents during work, recreation, and education.
• Administer and record medication as ordered by physician or delegating nurse.
• Provide supervision for resident participation in the canine and equine programs to include direct care for the animals when necessary.
• Work to prevent inappropriate behaviors in the residential area.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Maintain professional boundaries between self and residents to ensure appropriateness in the working relationship.
• Communicate all appropriate information internally and externally to facilitate the treatment of the resident.
• Must be flexible and available to work various shifts on multiple days of the week.
• Attend trainings and meetings as required.
• Review client files on a periodic basis to become familiar with the specific, individualized needs and goals of the residents in their care.
• Perform all duties within contract, state and federal regulations, company policy, and regulatory agency standards.
• May be required to drive vehicles, be insurable with our auto insurance provider, and complete company vehicle training.

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Qualifications

High School diploma or GED and at least one (1) year of experience working with children and families, preferably in the child welfare industry. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Must be able to obtain RCYCP licensure within 180 days of employment.