Therapeutic Community Counselor
About The Position
We are seeking a Therapeutic Community Counselor to join our team. Therapeutic Community Counselors are creative, flexible, and energized by our “whatever it takes” approach. You will work closely with our residential and overnight treatment team to provide supportive learning and leisure opportunities to our neurodiverse students in the early mornings and late evenings. The position involves supporting students in activities of daily living, providing supervision during the awake overnight shift, and implementing our therapeutic frameworks. At its core, this role is about driving outcomes and supporting young people in developing the skills and tools they need to transition into adulthood.
Requirements
- Proficiency in understanding and implementing CPI, ARC, and PBIS models of treatment.
- Consistent professionalism and the ability to develop and maintain safe and effective student/staff relationships.
- A desire to give and receive feedback to support personal and professional growth.
- Excellent time management and attendance record.
- Ability to work collaboratively on a team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- High School diploma required
- A valid driver’s license
- CPI, CPR and First Aid certification (training offered upon hire)
- Background check, TB, drug, and alcohol testing will be performed prior to the start of employment.
Nice To Haves
- B.A. or B.S. in Special Education, Social Work, Education, Psychology, or related field preferred.
- Previous experience in residential programming preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe and therapeutic learning environment and provide individualized support to students based on their learning and treatment needs.
- Support students with daily stressors using therapeutic frameworks such as CPI, PBIS, and the ARC Framework of Trauma-Informed Care.
- Support morning and bedtime routines for residential students.
- Provide one-on-one support to students to encourage their engagement in ADLs.
- With support, become familiar with residential students’ treatment goals and crisis plans.
- Complete program communication and documentation requirements, including daily student progress summaries and incident reports.
- Participate in crisis intervention as needed.
- Maintain a therapeutic residential environment by ensuring the highest standards of health and safety, and implementing school-wide therapeutic frameworks.
- Believe in the potential of every person to build a life of joy and purpose, and help students develop the skills to achieve this.
Benefits
- MAB Community Services offers a comprehensive and flexible benefits package for eligible employees, including but not limited to optional health, dental, and vision insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
