Residential Counselor

About the role

Project Six offers a safe, structured residential program for adolescents ages 12–20 who need intensive support for emotional, behavioral, and social challenges. Our relationship-based approach helps teens build coping skills, strengthen communication, and prepare for successful reintegration into home, school and community life. Residential Counselors help residents build social skills, emotional regulation, independent living skills, healthy coping strategies, and positive daily routines in a safe and structured environment.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive, engaging, and therapeutic living environment while helping residents achieve their individual treatment and educational goals.
• Facilitate individual and group activities that support residents' treatment goals and personal growth.
• Help adolescents develop social, emotional, and independent living skills.
• Provide guidance, structure, and positive behavioral support.
• Foster a safe, supportive, and therapeutic living environment.
• Encourage community participation and skill-building opportunities.
• Support residents in resolving challenges and strengthening healthy coping strategies.
• Before and after school, assist with morning routines and preparation for school.
• Conduct daily resident check-ins.
• Facilitate therapeutic, recreational, and skill-building groups.
• Support homework, independent living skills, and social development.
• Supervise community outings and recreational activities.
• Aid in meal preparation, chores, and evening routines.
• Help residents navigate behavioral, emotional, and interpersonal challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
• Valid California driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with adolescents or young adults with emotional, behavioral, developmental or mental health challenges.
• Dependable, reliable, and able to consistently maintain the assigned work schedule.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and relationship-building skills.

Skills

• Building relationships with youth.
• Facilitating activities.
• Coaching life skills.
• Managing challenging behaviors.
• Navigating everyday situations and personal growth opportunities.

Benefits

• $2,500 Sign On Bonus.
• Insurance plans for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance - options for 100% employer sponsored plans.
• 403b Retirement Plan.
• 529 College Savings Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Vacation and Sick Leave.
• Pet Insurance.

Pay

The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary someone in this role may earn as an employee of Help Group. Salaries will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to, professional and academic experience, certification, training, responsibilities of the position, and other business and organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire.

Schedule

Available Schedule Options: Shift A Sunday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM Monday: 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM Shift B Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM Thursday: 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM Friday: 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM