Trauma-Informed Residential Counselor for Kids

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

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.