Residential Youth Counselor

Riverside Community Care•Hingham, MA

About The Position

Riverside Community Care is seeking a Youth Advocate to guide youth toward stability, confidence, and success in a home-like residential setting. The role involves spending time with and supervising 12 youth, supporting their safety and well-being, and helping them work toward service goals such as homework completion, coping skills, and behavior management. The Youth Advocate serves as a positive role model and provides support and encouragement. 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.; every other weekend is 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 or $21.00 per hour with MAP Certification.

Requirements

Strong desire to work with youth.
Commitment to youth empowerment and advocacy.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

MAP Certification; the job posting states a higher hourly rate for employees with this certification.

Responsibilities

Spend time with and supervise 12 youth in a mid-size, home-like environment.
Provide support and encouragement while ensuring the overall safety of youth 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.
Separate accruals for vacation, personal, and sick time; vacation accrual increases with tenure.
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.