Residential Youth Counselor

Hiring Immediately Residential Youth Counselors| Plymouth, NH | 4-Day Work Week Schedules

Full-Time Opportunities • Competitive Pay • Outstanding Benefits • Career Growth • Outdoor Adventures • Work with Youths • Relocate to New Hampshire • Shared Employee Housing Available at selected locations

Looking for a career with purpose and a schedule that gives you more time off? Join Mount Prospect Academy and start making an impact from day one.

As a Residential Youth Counselor, you'll help adolescents build confidence, develop life skills, and overcome challenges while working alongside a dedicated team committed to changing lives. We are actively hiring and seeking compassionate, motivated individuals who are ready to make a difference in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

Apply today. Interview quickly. Start making a difference.

At Mount Prospect Academy (MPA) , Youth Counselors play a vital role in supporting adolescents in a residential treatment setting. Through positive relationships, mentorship, structure, and compassion, you will help young people develop the skills they need to succeed while creating a safe and supportive environment.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary

• Medical Insurance with Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) options

• $0 urgent care copay (based on medical plan selection)

• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Wellness Programs & Free Mental Healthcare

• Legal Services & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid Vacation and Sick Time

• Career Growth & Professional Development

• Employee Discount Programs

• Discounted Tuition at SNHU

• Free meals during shifts

• Company swag and employee perks
• Opportunities to participate in outdoor activities such as skiing, hiking, paddling, and other experiential programming that helps engage students

Position Summary

The Youth Counselor is responsible for providing direct care, supervision, mentorship, and support to youth in our residential treatment program. This role works closely with each student's individualized treatment plan and helps create an environment that promotes growth, accountability, and positive change.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support youth in accordance with program policies and treatment plans
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor
• Facilitate daily routines and residential programming
• Coordinate and participate in recreational, educational, and community activities
• Teach social, independent living, and interpersonal skills
• Utilize behavioral management, boundary-setting, and crisis intervention techniques
• Document services and incidents accurately and professionally
• Maintain clear communication with team members, families, and stakeholders
• Support youth with chores, cleaning tasks, and daily responsibilities
• Ensure facilities, vehicles, and equipment remain safe, clean, and organized
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development

• Uphold all agency policies, procedures, and professional standards

Required Qualifications:

Must be at least 21 years old and possess a valid driver's license.

Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

• Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, or at least 60 college credits; OR
• High school diploma/GED plus:
  • Two years of full-time experience working with children; OR
  • A combination of human services education and experience with children totaling two years; OR
  • Seven years of parenting experience; OR

  • Qualifications that meet NH Child Care Licensing Regulation He-C 4001.19.

Applicants who do not fully meet these requirements may still be considered if they have a plan to obtain 12 credits in a Human Services field within two years.

Additional Requirements:

• Pass a criminal background check
• Meet safe-driver guidelines established by the organization's insurance carrier
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
• Ability to participate in behavior intervention training and approved physical interventions as required by law and agency policy
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities

• Team-oriented, self-motivated, creative, and compassionate

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, participating in outdoor activities, and engaging in approved behavioral interventions when necessary.

Hiring Residential Youth Counselors for our Residential Programs located in Campton, Plymouth, Rumney, Pike and Hampton, New Hampshire.

Apply Today

If you're passionate about making a lasting impact in the lives of youth and want to join a mission-driven team dedicated to growth, healing, and success, we'd love to hear from you. Join Mount Prospect Academy and help empower the next generation.

Mount Prospect Academy assures equal opportunity and public access and, if necessary, affirmative action in all its policies regarding employment and provision of services. MPA does not discriminate in its hiring, programs or policies on the bases of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status or sexual orientation.

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Compensation details: 20-20 Hourly Wage

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