Residential Counselor - Social Services

Residential Counselor - Social Services

Dedham

Join Eliot A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change

At Eliot, your work has purpose. You'll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.

Benefits at Eliot

We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:

• Generous Paid Time Off Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement Savings 401(k) with employer match
• Wellness & Family Support Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
• Financial Security 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
• Professional Growth Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development

Eliot is seeking a Residential Counselor to join our Social Services residential program designed to provide placement for children ages 0 to 12 that need specialized support and services as they heal from traumatic events that have shaped their young lives. Our ideal candidate will have the ability to establish a positive rapport with a culturally and economically diverse group of children and families and to deliver services within the established trauma informed and strengths-based framework.

Responsibilities:

• Daily coordination of youth in completing scheduled activities to include school, appointments, play and other activities.
• Actively monitor and participate in community service, recreation, visits, family time, and other off-ground activities.
• Safely transport youth to activities, appointments, school, work, and visits.
• Serve as an Advocate for assigned youth and complete Advocate Reports and other documentation, as required.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma and at least one year of related experience with the population.
• Must be able to adhere to a model of care that focuses on Trauma-Informed Care and Interventions.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and effective, solution-focused, problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and cultural groups

Schedule: 6am- 2pm, Friday-Monday (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday off) 32 Hours

Hourly Rate

$20 - $20 USD

At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization.

Apply today and make a difference.

Eliot Community Human Services