Residential Counselor - Social Services

Eliot Community Human Services; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Retirement Savings (401(k))

Wellness & Family Support

Financial Security (life/AD&D)

Professional Growth

Job summary

Eliot Community Human Services in Dedham, MA is seeking a Residential Counselor to support children in our Social Services residential program. You will work within a trauma-informed, strengths-based framework to help youth heal from difficult experiences.

Responsibilities include coordinating daily activities, safe transport to school and appointments, advocacy, and documentation. We offer generous PTO, comprehensive benefits, a 401(k) with employer match, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and at least one year of related experience with the population.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Trauma-Informed Care

Advocacy

Interventions

Communication

Cultural competency

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Join Eliot – A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change

At Eliot, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.

Benefits at Eliot

We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:

• Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match
• Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
• Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
• Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development

Residential Counselor

Eliot is seeking a Residential Counselor to join our Social Services residential program designed to provide placement for children ages 0 to 12 that need specialized support and services as they heal from traumatic events that have shaped their young lives. Our ideal candidate will have the ability to establish a positive rapport with a culturally and economically diverse group of children and families and to deliver services within the established trauma informed and strengths-based framework.

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.
• Safely transport youth to activities, appointments, school, work, and visits.
• Serve as an Advocate for assigned youth and complete Advocate Reports and other documentation, as required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and at least one year of related experience with the population.
• Must be able to adhere to a model of care that focuses on Trauma-Informed Care and Interventions.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and effective, solution-focused, problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and cultural groups

Schedule

• 6am- 2pm, Friday-Monday (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday off) 32 Hours

Hourly Rate: $20 USD - $20 USD

At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization.