Residential Youth Counselor

Mount Prospect Academy; Hampton (NH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Paid training

Career growth

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Mount Prospect Academy in Hampton, NH, is hiring Residential Youth Counselors to guide at-risk youth in a therapeutic residential setting. We offer a competitive up-to-$22/hour, full-time role with a 4-day work week and paid training, plus comprehensive benefits and overtime opportunities.

Join our mission-driven team to mentor youth, teach life skills, provide emotional support, and plan engaging activities.

Qualifications

• Two years of youth experience or seven years as a parent
• Must pass background checks
• Valid driver's license preferred, 21+

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support youth
• Teach life skills and coping strategies
• Provide emotional support and crisis intervention
• Plan recreational activities

Skills

Youth mentoring

Crisis intervention

Driver's license

Background checks

Job description

We are currently hiring motivated, energetic and career-oriented individuals for all positions and invite you to attend to find out more about our community of over 500 faculty, spanning four states. If you’re looking to advance, change or launch your career, while making a difference in the lives of youth and families, struggling with behavioral and mental health issues, Mount Prospect Academy may be the place for you.

Current Openings

Position:Residential Youth Counselor

Location: Hampton, NH

Job Id:3521

# of Openings:2

Residential Youth Counselor – Up to $22hr | Hampton, NH | Full-time

Front Half:

Sunday, 8a-1030p, Monday , 2p-1030p, Tuesday , 2p-1030p and Wednesday, 12p-1030p

Back Half

Wednesday, 12p-1030p, Thursday, 2p-1030p, Friday, 2p-1030p and Saturday, 8a-1030p

Join Mount Prospect Academy and make a difference every day!

We’re hiring Residential Youth Counselors(Direct Care Professionals / Direct Support Professionals) to guide and inspire at-risk youth in a therapeutic residential setting.

Work Where Life Feels Like Vacation!

Hampton offers scenic beaches, local dining, and easy access to Portsmouth & Boston for weekend getaways.

Join Mount Prospect Academyand help guide and inspire youth in a therapeutic residential setting. If you’re compassionate, dedicated, and looking for a rewarding career with growth opportunities, we want to meet you!

Are you ready to make a difference every day? Join Mount Prospect Academy (MPA)as a Youth Counselorand help guide at-risk youth toward brighter futures. This is more than a job it’s a chance to build a meaningful career while enjoying work-life balance, full benefits, and paid training.

Why You’ll Love This Job

Pay:Up to $22hr
4-Day Work Week– More time for life
Paid Training & Career Growth
Full Benefits Package– Health, dental, vision, PTO
Overtime Opportunities

What You’ll Do

• Mentor and support youth
• Teach life skills and coping strategies
• Provide emotional support and crisis intervention
• Plan recreational activities

Qualifications

• OR 2 years experience with youth OR 7 years parenting
• Valid driver’s license preferred, 21+
• Must pass background checks
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
• Wellness Programs & Telemedicine
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

Employee Discounts and More

About Mount Prospect Academy

Founded in 2003, MPAis a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping adolescents rediscover their “zest for life” and succeed in the “business of life.” We provide mental health support, residential treatment, and educational services to youth who are “hard to treat” and “difficult to place.”

Our Mission:

To create a caring, safe therapeutic environment where students can grow, self-regulate, and develop confidence and competency.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Mount Prospect Academy assures equal opportunity and public access and, if necessary, affirmative action in all its policies regarding employment and provision of services. MPA does not discriminate in its hiring, programs or policies on the bases of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status or sexual orientation.

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