Trauma-Informed Youth Residential Counselor II

Eliot Community Human Services, Inc.; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; 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. seeks a Residential Counselor II to join our social services residential program serving children ages 0–12 who need trauma-informed support.

You will build rapport, coordinate daily activities, and advocate for youth in a strengths-based framework. The role requires a high school diploma with at least one year of related experience, and a commitment to trauma-informed care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and at least one year of related experience with the population.
• Must adhere to a model of care that focuses on Trauma-Informed Care and Interventions.
• Demonstrate 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.
• Lead shifts as assigned
• Safely transport youth to activities, appointments, school, work, and visits.
• Serve as an Advocate for assigned youth and complete Advocate Reports, and other required documentation,as required.

Skills

Trauma-Informed Care

Interventions

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Eliot Community Human Services, Inc. seeks a Residential Counselor II to join our social services residential program serving children ages 0–12 who need trauma-informed support.

You will build rapport, coordinate daily activities, and advocate for youth in a strengths-based framework. The role requires a high school diploma with at least one year of related experience, and a commitment to trauma-informed care.