Trauma-Informed Youth Residential Counselor

Eliot Community Human Services, Inc.; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Retirement Savings

Wellness & Family Support

Financial Security

Professional Growth

Job summary

Eliot Community Human Services, Inc. in New Bedford, MA is seeking a Residential Counselor to join our Social Services residential program designed to provide placement for children ages 0 to 12 who need specialized support and services as they heal from traumatic events.

Our ideal candidate will establish rapport with a culturally and economically diverse group of children and families and deliver services within a trauma-informed, strengths-based framework.

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

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.

Skills

Trauma-Informed Care

Interventions

Cultural Competence

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Eliot Community Human Services, Inc. in New Bedford, MA is seeking a Residential Counselor to join our Social Services residential program designed to provide placement for children ages 0 to 12 who need specialized support and services as they heal from traumatic events.

Our ideal candidate will establish rapport with a culturally and economically diverse group of children and families and deliver services within a trauma-informed, strengths-based framework.