Residential Youth Counselor

Riverside Community Care•Hingham, MA

17h

About The Position

Riverside Community Care is seeking a Youth Advocate to guide youth toward stability, confidence, and success in a mid-size, home-like residential environment. The role involves spending time with and supervising 12 youth, supporting their safety and well-being, and helping them work toward service goals. Counselors provide encouragement, assist with homework, coping skills, and behavior management, and serve as positive role models. This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week. Shifts combine 8 a.m.–4 p.m. and 2 p.m.–10 p.m.; staff have every other weekend off. Specific days and shifts are coordinated with the manager based on program needs and staff availability. Pay is $20.00 per hour without MAP Certification and $21.00 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.
Strong desire to work with youth and commitment to youth empowerment and advocacy.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working with adolescents; preferred but not required.
Residential experience.
Experience with systems such as DMH and DCF.
Additional language skills.

Responsibilities

Spend time with and supervise 12 youth in a mid-size, home-like environment.
Support and encourage youth while ensuring their overall safety in the program.
Help youth work toward service goals, including homework help, 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.
Vacation accrual that increases with tenure, plus separate personal and sick time accruals.
Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match.
Employee Assistance Plan and Travel Assistance Plan.
Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring.
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.