Eliot is seeking a Residential Counselor II to join our Social Services residential program designed to provide immediate and short term 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 frameworks.
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. • Lead shifts as assigned. • Safely transport youth to activities, appointments, school, work, and visits. • Serve as an Advocate for assigned youth and complete Advocate Reports, and other required 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. Demonstrate sound judgment and effective, solution-focused, problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and cultural groups.
Schedule: 10pm-6am, Tuesday-Saturday (Sunday-Monday off)