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
Schedules Available: 2pm-10pm, Thursday-Monday (Tuesday/Wednesday off)