Residential Counselor - Social Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Benefits

Dental & Vision Benefits

401(k) Employer Match

Life & AD Insurance

Job summary

Eliot Community Human Services, Inc. seeks a Residential Counselor to join our social services residential program.

You will work with children aged 0 to 12 who need specialized support as they heal from trauma, building rapport within a diverse community and delivering services in a trauma-informed framework. The role involves coordinating daily activities, supervising youth during school, appointments, and recreation, and safely transporting youth to events.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and at least one year of related experience.
• Must adhere to a Trauma-Informed Care and Interventions model of care.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and solution-focused problem-solving.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and cultural groups.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate youth activities including school, appointments, and recreation.
• Monitor and participate in community service, visits, and family time.
• Safely transport youth to activities, appointments, and school.
• Advocate for assigned youth and complete required reports.

Skills

Trauma-Informed Care

Interventions

Cultural Competency

Communication

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:

• 2pm-10pm, Friday-Saturday (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday off) 32 Hours

Hourly Rate:

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.