Youth Center Residential Counselor — Evening Life Skills

Laradon; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Laradon in Denver, CO seeks a Residential Counselor for the Calabrese Youth Center to provide life skills training and supportive supervision to youth in a 24-hour program. Reporting to the CYC Program Manager, you will support Laradon’s mission by helping youth develop independence and well-being on-site.

This role involves planning activities, supervising medications, teaching daily living skills, and coordinating with staff to ensure safety and progress.

Qualifications

• Valid driving license and clean driving record.
• Excellent communication with children/youth, staff and parents.
• Willingness to work Sundays–Thursdays, evenings and on-call as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement daily activity schedule.
• Supervise and assist children/youth with medications.
• Assist youth in shopping, cleaning, money management, hobbies, hygiene, etc.
• Provide direct counseling and training services to children/youth.
• Oversee health and welfare and report concerns to program manager.
• Facilitate daily groups (anger management, self-esteem).
• Provide 24-hour supervision to children/youth.
• Ensure facilities are clean, safe and orderly.
• Attend Youth Center staff meetings.
• Implement behavior programs.
• Assist with recreational activities.
• Perform monthly safety/fire drills.
• Train youth in use of community resources.
• Adhere to licensing rules and regulations.

Skills

Driving license

Communication skills

Evening/weekend readiness

Education

Two years of college or equivalent + one year human services

Job description

Laradon in Denver, CO seeks a Residential Counselor for the Calabrese Youth Center to provide life skills training and supportive supervision to youth in a 24-hour program. Reporting to the CYC Program Manager, you will support Laradon’s mission by helping youth develop independence and well-being on-site.

This role involves planning activities, supervising medications, teaching daily living skills, and coordinating with staff to ensure safety and progress.