Weekend Residential Counselor

Sheppard Pratt; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision

403(b) match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt in Towson, MD is seeking a Weekend Residential Counselor to support students in a residential treatment setting. You will reinforce daily living skills, organize recreational activities, and document progress in our structured program.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and minimum age of 21. A driver’s license is preferred. We offer strong benefits, retirement matching, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive EAP support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Driver's license is preferred for operation eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Reinforcing students' daily living skills and maintaining structure in the residential setting.
• Organizing daily recreational activities and ensuring access to fresh air, leisure, and exercise.
• Encouraging and reinforcing behavior according to program standards.
• Providing complete and accurate documentation.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

## Weekend Residential CounselorTowson,MDWEEKE013172Direct Care Support Staff$22.95hourlyApply nowSAVE JOBRelated RolesMental Health Worker - Child UnitTowson,MDDirect Care Support StaffWeekend Residential CounselorTowson,MDDirect Care Support StaffRehabilitation Specialist, Residential - Hagerstown, MD (PRN)Hagerstown,MDDirect Care Support StaffShare# Job OverviewSchedule: Saturday & Sunday, 8am-11pm | Job Location Type: In PersonLocated on our historic campus in Towson, Maryland, Sheppard Pratt School and Residential Treatment Center (RTC) is a Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) approved, level V nonpublic school. We offer a year-round therapeutic educational and residential program catering to youths ages 12-18 with emotional and behavioral challenges. Our comprehensive program offers structured community and recreational activities alongside full-day special and general education schooling.What to expect.You will **provide guidance and support to students living in a residential treatment setting**. Working closely with your students, you will support them as they achieve goals, overcome challenges, and find a path to leading fulfilling lives.Specific responsibilities include:* Reinforcing student’s daily living skills and **maintaining structure and organization** within the residential setting.* Organizing **daily recreational activities**, ensuring that students have access to fresh air, leisure activities, and exercise.* Encouraging and **reinforcing behavior** according to program standards.* Providing **complete and accurate documentation**.**This position offers rich experience and training** in using therapeutic approaches while working with children and adolescents in a structured psychiatric program.What you’ll get from us.At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:* A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation* Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions* 403b retirement match* Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions* Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Generous mileage reimbursement programPay range for this position is: $18.50 minimum to $22.95 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.What we need from you.* **High school diploma or GED.*** Must be at least **21 years of age**.* For most positions, a valid **driver's license** at time of appointment and eligibility to meet Sheppard Pratt requirements to operate a vehicle are preferred.**WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?** At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!#LI-LM1