Residential Counselor

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

Available shifts

• Tuesday through Saturday 3-11pm
• Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 11pm-7am

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Work directly with youth and families using strength-based, trauma-informed approaches
• Be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team
• Participate in meaningful work that has a tangible impact on residents’ lives
• Full-time position with medical and dental benefits

What You’ll Do

• Provide direct supervision and guidance for residents
• Engage youth through the Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) Model and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
• Support daily life skills, meals, chores, transportation, and activities
• Document progress and communicate with the treatment team
• Attend trainings, meetings, and professional development opportunities

What We’re Looking For

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
• Professional boundaries and sound judgment
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, experience with youth a plus

Requirements

• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license and acceptable driving history
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs, bend, reach, and lift up to 75 pounds
• Visual and hearing acuity to perform essential job functions

Core Competencies

• Communication: Clear, timely, and professional communication
• Conflict Management: Resolves conflicts constructively while maintaining confidentiality
• Initiative: Proactive, engaged, and creative in supporting residents and the program
• Self-Awareness & Development: Open to feedback and committed to professional growth
• Teamwork: Collaborates effectively to achieve team objectives
• Quality Management: Strives for accuracy, thoroughness, and continuous improvement

Why Join Us

• 100% Employer Provided Medical Insurance
• 100% Employer Provided Dental Insurance
• Generous Employer Contribution toward Medical Deductible
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Training & development opportunities
• Wellness resources
• A mission-driven culture where every youth deserves a family

Compensation

$22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Plummer’s Mission

We envision a world in which every young person has a family unconditionally committed to nurture, protect, and guide them to successful adulthood.