Residential Youth Counselor — 4-Day Week, Growth & PTO

Mount Prospect Academy; Bennington (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day workweek

4+ weeks PTO

Paid training

Internal career growth opportunities

Team culture rooted in support

Job summary

Mount Prospect Academy is seeking Residential Youth Counselors for the Bennington, VT program. The role focuses on supervising youth in a therapeutic residential setting, providing structure and positive guidance.

You will help youth develop life skills, cope with emotions, and participate in educational and recreational activities. A 4-day workweek, competitive pay, and robust benefits accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required; college coursework preferred.
• Experience working with youth or related Human Services coursework.
• Must be 21+ and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, structure, and positive role modeling for youth.
• Support youth in building life skills, communication, and emotional regulation.
• Assist with daily routines, behavioral support, and crisis intervention.
• Engage youth in recreational, educational, and social activities.

Skills

Youth engagement

Crisis intervention

Emotional regulation

Team collaboration

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Mount Prospect Academy is seeking Residential Youth Counselors for the Bennington, VT program. The role focuses on supervising youth in a therapeutic residential setting, providing structure and positive guidance.

You will help youth develop life skills, cope with emotions, and participate in educational and recreational activities. A 4-day workweek, competitive pay, and robust benefits accompany this opportunity.