Counselor Weekends Part-Time

Position: Residential Counselor for our Calabrese Youth Center, 24 hour Residential Services.

working on-site in Denver, CO- 5100 Lincoln St.

Application Deadline: until filled

0.50 weekend differential)

If you genuinely care about providing youth and/or adults with a sense of direction and hope, then you’ll get huge satisfaction from this role. Your influence will not only impact the lives of youth and/or adults, but the community as a whole. Laradon staff work extremely hard and are challenged every day, but they play a key role in supporting the well-being of the individuals that we serve.

We are seeking Residential Counselors to support the Calabrese Youth Center (CYC). Reporting to the CYC Program Manager, this role will support Laradon’s mission by p roviding life skills training and support to children/youth living in Laradon's Youth Center program. Ensuring the health and safety of children/youth, and providing the assistance necessary to increase independent living skills. Supervise and assist the children/youth with medications.

Train, and assist as necessary, children/youth in shopping, cleaning, money management, hobbies, personal hygiene, etc.

Provide direct counseling and training services to children/youth.

Oversee health and welfare of children/youth and report concerns and progress to program manager.

Provide 24-hour supervision to children/youth.

Ensure facilities are clean, safe and orderly.

Attend Youth Center staff meetings.

Perform monthly safety/fire drills.

Train children/youth in use of community resources (RTD, laundromat, banks, restaurants, etc.).

We do not offer benefits for our Part-Time staff.

First Aid/CPR

Safety Care/Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Person Centered Training

Ability to communicate well with children/youth, staff and parents.

Two years of college education, or high school diploma/GED plus one year of experience in human services field.

Must be able to successfully pass Safety Care training and preemployment physical examination.

Our DEIB/A policy supports and strengthens Laradon’s mission of promoting advocacy, community access and independence for the individuals we serve and celebrating the unique differences and abilities of our employees. Laradon strives to foster a culture that celebrates diversity, ensuring that each member of our community has equal opportunities to thrive and contribute their unique perspectives. We are committed to promoting equity and accessibility by identifying and eliminating systemic barriers that may hinder the growth and advancement of underrepresented groups through intentional and inclusive practices.

To provide culturally aware services to individuals, students, guests, and staff/employees, our hiring practices reflect our values by offering an environment that celebrates diversity and embraces inclusion. All of our team members – regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, language, abilities/disabilities, veteran status, religion, citizenship, socioeconomic status, geographic region, or other defining characteristics – should feel a sense of belonging and value. Inclusion | Compassion | Advocacy | Respect | Empowerment