Residential Counselor - Social Services

Eliot is seeking a Residential Counselor to join our Social Services residential program designed to provide placement for children ages 0 to 12 that need specialized support and services as they heal from traumatic events that have shaped their young lives.  Our ideal candidate will have the ability to establish a positive rapport with a culturally and economically diverse group of children and families and to deliver services within the established trauma informed and strengths-based framework.

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.

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     

Schedule: 

• Tuesday-Saturday, 2pm-10pm Sunday/Monday Off 


• Friday-Monday, 2pm-10pm Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday off 


• Friday-Monday 10pm-6am  Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday off