Residential Counselor

Residential Counselors provide daily care and supervision for residents in a trauma-informed environment.

Responsibilities

• Engage in trauma-informed programming to ensure physical and emotional safety for residents.
• Supervise residents during activities to promote positive social behavior and affect changes in behavior.
• Teach rules, manners, and interpersonal-relationship practices; model and instruct life skills.
• Complete shift documentation: residential case notes, incident reports, resident inventory, sleep logs, and behavior checklists.
• Observe and participate in clinical treatment, including limit-setting, treatment-plan implementation, and co-facilitation of clinical groups.
• Escort residents to groups, interviews, meals, recreation, education, medical appointments, and other activities.
• Maintain age-appropriate rules and expectations for conduct during work, recreation, and education.
• Administer and record medication as ordered by a physician or delegating nurse.
• Supervise resident participation in canine and equine programs, including direct animal care when necessary.
• Prevent and intervene in inappropriate behaviors and crises.
• Maintain professional boundaries with residents.
• Communicate relevant information internally and externally to support resident treatment.
• Work flexible shifts across multiple days of the week.
• Attend required trainings and meetings.
• Review client files periodically to understand individualized resident needs and goals.
• Perform duties in compliance with contract, state, federal, and company regulations.
• May be required to drive company vehicles, meet auto-insurance requirements, and complete vehicle training.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience working with children and families, preferably in child welfare.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must obtain RCYCP licensure within 180 days of employment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Supplemental insurance options, including HSA match for qualifying contributions.
• Parental paid leave.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Company-sponsored learning and development.