Residential Counselors/Youth Mentors
About The Position
Eliada, a nonprofit serving children and young adults, is seeking Residential Counselors / Youth Mentors to support students in its residential treatment program during second-shift hours. The role is suited to people with experience in youth mentoring, direct care, behavioral health, or counseling who are committed to helping young people succeed. Counselors provide active supervision and emotional and environmental support, follow individualized treatment plans, and build supportive relationships that promote students’ self-awareness, personal growth, and lasting change. They facilitate processing sessions within the agency’s therapeutic model, use its crisis intervention approach, and may use safe physical restraint techniques only when necessary. The role also includes coordinating with the treatment team, maintaining required documentation, following evening routines, communicating with guardians and agency professionals, and transporting students in an agency vehicle as needed. Training is provided for documentation requirements, and Eliada offers training in crisis intervention, behavioral health, and youth development.
Requirements
- At least 21 years old.
- Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Agree to a background screening and drug test upon hire.
- Possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in youth mentoring, direct care, behavioral health, or counseling.
Responsibilities
- Ensure student safety through active supervision, monitoring, and engagement.
- Support students emotionally and environmentally by following individualized treatment plans.
- Apply the agency’s crisis intervention model, including safe physical restraint techniques if absolutely necessary.
- Attend weekly team meetings with the Cottage Manager and program clinician to review student progress, group dynamics, and areas of growth.
- Complete pre-shift planning and follow established schedules for meals, laundry, and evening routines.
- Participate in post-shift debriefings to share updates and ensure smooth transitions.
- Maintain required mental health and program documentation within compliance standards.
- Communicate effectively with guardians, residential staff, and other agency professionals.
- Build supportive relationships with students to promote self-awareness, personal growth, and lasting change.
- Facilitate student processing sessions under the agency’s therapeutic model.
- Safely transport students between locations using an agency vehicle, as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive training in crisis intervention, behavioral health, and youth development.
- Supportive, mission-driven environment.
- Collaborative team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
