Residential Counselor

Wayside • Methuen, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is hiring a Residential Counselor for Young Adult Services in Methuen. The role involves directly supervising and engaging with youth and residents, supporting skill development, and helping maintain a safe, structured, and positive residential environment. No college degree is necessary. The organization describes a warm work environment with team-focused management and values healthy work dynamics.

The scheduled shifts are either Saturdays through Wednesdays, 3:30 PM to 11:30 PM, or Wednesday through Sunday, with Wednesday through Friday from 3:30 PM to 11:30 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Evenings, weekends, holiday coverage, and participation in a mandatory stay-late coverage rotation are required. The hourly salary range is $20.50–$21.50, depending on experience, with a $2,000 sign-on bonus paid in two installments: half after six months and half after one year of employment, prorated for part-time employees.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license; motor vehicle background record checks will be completed.
• High school degree or equivalent.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holiday shifts, and mandatory stay-late coverage rotation.
• High-quality communication skills, including the ability to connect with others, be approachable and respectful, and communicate with people at all levels.
• Reflective self-awareness.
• Ability to manage risk.
• Ability to dynamically support youth.
• Flexibility and creative thinking, including adapting to changing work situations, processes, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise and engage with youth and residents in activities and daily routines.
• Support skill building for youth and residents through collaborative teamwork.
• Participate in trainings and maintain required certifications.
• Facilitate recreational activities and work with the staff team to maintain program structure while providing positive role modeling.
• Safely transport clients and administer medication after becoming MAP certified.
• Help provide clients with basic needs, including regular meals, a safe and clean living environment, recreational activities, and appropriate hygiene.

Benefits

• $2,000 sign-on bonus, paid half after six months and half after one year of employment; prorated for part-time employees.
• Training in Motivational Interviewing, Courageous Conversations, Trauma Informed Practice, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, CPR, and First Aid.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED