Relief Residential Youth Counselor

Riverside Community Care•Hingham, MA

12h

About The Position

Riverside Community Care is hiring a Relief Youth Advocate to provide direct support and encouragement to youth in a safe, caring, and respectful living environment. The role involves spending time with and supervising 12 youth in a medium-sized, home-like setting, supporting their safety and well-being, and helping them work toward service goals. Weekend availability is required for morning and/or evening shifts, with additional hours available. Pay is $19.00 per hour without MAP Certification and $20.00 per hour with MAP Certification.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Massachusetts driver’s license, acceptable driving record, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.
Ability to learn, carry out, and become certified in CPI physical interventions and de-escalation techniques.
Ability to learn, carry out, and become certified in CPR and first aid.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working with adolescents is preferred, but not required.
Residential experience preferred.
Experience with systems such as DMH and DCF preferred.
Additional language skills are desirable, but not required.
MAP Certification qualifies the employee for the stated higher hourly rate.

Responsibilities

Spend time with and supervise 12 youth in a medium-sized, home-like environment.
Provide support and encouragement while ensuring youth’s overall safety.
Help youth work toward service goals through homework assistance, coping skills, and behavior management.
Serve as a positive role model to support youth’s well-being.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance options
Dental insurance options
Vision insurance options
Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Twelve paid holidays
Accrued vacation, personal, and sick time
Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee Assistance Plan and Travel Assistance Plan
Referral bonus for hires resulting from employee referrals
Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee
Professional development opportunities