Residential Counselor (Full Time/Part Time)
About The Position
Energetic, committed persons needed to provide direct care for youth in a facility for runaway, homeless, street, emergency foster care and long-term residential care. Facilitates supervision, recreational activities, life skills coaching/training, and day-to-day shelter/residential management (including meal prep, residential maintenance) in Open House Emergency Youth Shelter & Residential Services for children and youth, ages 6-18. JOB TITLE: Residential Counselor (Full Time/Part Time) LOCATION/SCHEDULE: On-site; All shifts include overnight hours CITY/STATE/COUNTY: Wilmington, NC New Hanover County SALARY: $17.05/hour JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: SCHEDULE: Position is part time and includes a Mandatory monthly Residential Team meeting. Schedule is ideal for college/graduate students. 16-hours of on-the-job training provided. Drug screen, national/state criminal record, NC Health Care AND Sex Offender Registry, and NC DSS Responsible Individual List Checks REQUIRED. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be 21 years or older Four (4) year college/university degree in human services or related field, or Equivalent combination of education and experience One year of experience in counseling or working with at-risk youth Current North Carolina Drivers license with evidence of good driving record Current CPR/First Aid Certification OR ability to obtain A valid drivers license and/or government-issued ID is required. Must have reliable transportation. SALARY & BENEFITS: Competitive salary $17.05/HR Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance Educational loan repayment programs & Career growth Retirement savings plan/401K Paid time off programs, rollover hours, 14 paid holidays Employee engagement activities, resource groups, and diversity events HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter through our Careers Page . If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [email protected] . We look forward to reviewing your application! EEO STATEMENT Coastal Horizons is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.
Requirements
- Applicants must be 21 years or older
- Four (4) year college/university degree in human services or related field, or Equivalent combination of education and experience
- One year of experience in counseling or working with at-risk youth
- Current North Carolina Drivers license with evidence of good driving record
- Current CPR/First Aid Certification OR ability to obtain
- A valid drivers license and/or government-issued ID is required
- Must have reliable transportation
- Drug screen, national/state criminal record, NC Health Care AND Sex Offender Registry, and NC DSS Responsible Individual List Checks REQUIRED
Responsibilities
- Facilitates supervision
- Facilitates recreational activities
- Life skills coaching/training
- Day-to-day shelter/residential management (including meal prep, residential maintenance)
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Educational loan repayment programs & Career growth
- Retirement savings plan/401K
- Paid time off programs, rollover hours, 14 paid holidays
- Employee engagement activities, resource groups, and diversity events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
