Residential Treatment Counselor (Children 5-13) – CARE

Catholic-Charities-of-Baltimore; Maryland; On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation/sick/holiday pay

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer 4

Tuition Advancement

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Baltimore, St. Vincent Villa, is hiring Residential Treatment Counselors to support children aged 5–13 in a residential setting. You will supervise daily living activities, model positive behavior, and ensure a safe, therapeutic milieu across shifts, including weekends.

The role requires a High School Diploma, 21+ years old, and readiness to undergo CARE and RCCYCP training. Positions offer weekend hours and team-based care within a trauma-informed program.

Qualifications

• Uses the CARE model to influence and guide interactions with children, families, and colleagues.
• Demonstrates capacity to relate to severely emotionally disabled children in a responsive and insightful manner.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication with teachers, families, unit staff, and therapists.
• Ability to document information for logs, incident reports, and behavior management documents.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and assists children in all daily living activities to ensure safety and emotional nurturance.
• Acts as a positive role model and teaches respectful, responsible social interactions.
• escorts children within and between buildings and to appointments for adequate supervision.
• Maintains safety and structure of the therapeutic milieu within the unit.
• Drives (agency or personal vehicle) as required and ensures valid license with clean record.

Skills

CARE model

Therapeutic communication

Active listening

Crisis intervention

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Catholic Charities of Baltimore, St. Vincent Villa, is hiring Residential Treatment Counselors to support children aged 5–13 in a residential setting. You will supervise daily living activities, model positive behavior, and ensure a safe, therapeutic milieu across shifts, including weekends.

The role requires a High School Diploma, 21+ years old, and readiness to undergo CARE and RCCYCP training. Positions offer weekend hours and team-based care within a trauma-informed program.