Residential Counselor II - Trauma-Informed Youth Advocate

Eliot Community Human Services, Inc.; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Retirement Savings

Wellness & Family Support

Financial Security

Professional Growth

Job summary

Eliot Residential Counselor II in Dedham, MA, joins our Social Services residential program to provide trauma-informed support for children ages 0 to 12. Build positive rapport and deliver services within trauma-informed and strengths-based frameworks for diverse families.

Responsibilities include coordinating daily activities, transporting youth, advocating for their needs, and documenting progress in required reports, with a schedule of 2pm-10pm Tue-Sat.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and at least one year of related experience.
• Must be able to adhere to a Trauma-Informed Care model and interventions.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and cultural groups.

Responsibilities

• Daily coordination of youth in completing scheduled activities to include school, appointments, play and other activities.
• Actively monitor and participate in community service, recreation, visits, family time, and other off-ground activities.
• Lead shifts as assigned.
• Safely transport youth to activities, appointments, school, work, and visits.
• Serve as an Advocate for assigned youth and complete Advocate Reports, and other required documentation, as required.

Skills

Trauma-Informed Care

Advocacy

Cultural Competence

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Eliot Residential Counselor II in Dedham, MA, joins our Social Services residential program to provide trauma-informed support for children ages 0 to 12. Build positive rapport and deliver services within trauma-informed and strengths-based frameworks for diverse families.

Responsibilities include coordinating daily activities, transporting youth, advocating for their needs, and documenting progress in required reports, with a schedule of 2pm-10pm Tue-Sat.