Residential Counselor (part-time and full-time needed)

Elk Hill Farm Inc•Bremo Bluff, VA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Would you like to work for a non-profit organization where your contributions make a major impact on the lives of the children and families that we serve? Join a family of experienced mental health professionals and counselors dedicated to providing kids, and each other, the kindness, respect, and encouragement they need to succeed. Elk Hill was honored as a 2025 Top Workplace USA and 2025 Richmond Times-Dispatch Top Workplace. These awards are based solely on employee feedback and recognize the great culture that exists at every level of the organization. If you want to work for a Top Workplace USA and a Richmond Times-Dispatch Top Workplace organization where your decisions can impact youth and families of Central Virginia, then Elk Hill Farm, Inc. is the place for you! We are an organization that: Is honored as a 2025 Top Workplace USA and 2025 Richmond Times-Dispatch Top Workplace, Is a Top Workplace Meaningfulness Award recipient, Has talented, hardworking employees, Advocates for mental health issues, Offers competitive benefits, pay, and pet insurance for full-time staff, Provides a generous time-off and holiday package, Offers a 401(k) plan with a 5% employer match for full-time staff, Provides tuition assistance. Elk Hill is celebrating 50+ years of supporting youth and families across the Commonwealth of Virginia! Stability. Adaptability. Longevity.

Requirements

Must have up-to-date certification in the facility’s Behavior Management Program and have the willingness and ability to apply such skills as needed and/or required in the day-to-day interactions with youth
Must have up-to-date certifications in approved courses for CPR/First Aid
Must have a valid certificate in an approved medication aide training class
Maintain valid driver's license and good driving record, preferred (note- those who do not have a valid driver’s license or an approved driving record will not be allowed to drive on behalf of Elk Hill)

Nice To Haves

At least six months of experience working with children with mental health diagnoses, to include children in residential care, juvenile corrections, or other clinical settings, preferred.
Successful experience and demonstrated competence in working with youth in a group home or other residential setting, preferred.
High-School Diploma or equivalent - preferred
Maintain valid driver's license and good driving record, preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain a high standard of childcare during coverage, including appropriate documentation of each shift. This also includes overseeing the physical care of the facility’s youth, their development of acceptable habits and attitudes, providing behavior support and intervention, and helping youth meet their goals and objectives as outlined on their service plan.
Provide a positive example and be a positive role model at all times
Build positive, caring relationships with youth
Model high personal and professional standards in interactions with residents, families, agency workers, and fellow staff members
Work towards annual goals for personal, professional and educational development
Assist in training new personnel
Organize and facilitate group activities
Facilitate medication dispersal and medical visits
Assist in constructing and implementing individual service plans for students
Participate in appropriate and ongoing supervision and staff development training
Assist in organizing, scheduling, and leading a wide range of group activities and community service projects
From time to time, may be asked to work in a group home other than the regularly assigned group home
Perform other duties as requested by the facility’s residential Program Director