Residential Youth Counselor

Residential Youth Counselor

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Andover, MA 01810

Salary Range $21.00 Hourly Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time

American Training is a non-profit human services agency, proudly recognized as a Top Place to Work in Massachusetts by the Boston Globe and nationwide by USA Today. We're known for our innovative, values-driven workplace culture powered by WOW! Magic —our signature blend of positivity, fun, creativity, and respect.

Our Mission is to Bring Out the Best in Everyone We Touch Because Every Life Matters! Our WOW! Magic is our Way of Working and guides not only what we do but how we deliver every service, program, and procedure so that we leave a lasting, Outrageously Memorable impression. We expect every Colleague, regardless of position, to deliver on our Mission and model our WOW!

Magic in all aspects of their work life.

What does a Residential Counselor do?

A Residential Counselor helps to provide direct care for our youth residents ages 14-22 in our homes in Methuen and Lawrence. Responsibilities include providing emotional and vocational support, recreational planning, activity coordination and adherence to a changing environment.

Who's a great fit for the Residential Counselor position?

Our ideal candidate is flexible, a great communicator, has sound decision making skills, experience working with youth and is dedicated to contributing to a positive learning environment. Full and part time positions are available.

Currently hiring for OVERNIGHT shift 11p-7am.

Schedule:

Tuesday through Saturday

• Minimum of High School Diploma required

• Valid driver's license required

• Experience in mental health setting with youth strongly preferred

• Satisfactory CORI and EEC background checks

• Ability to work nights and weekends

American Training offers a competitive benefits package; medical and dental insurance, short and long term disability, vision, life insurance, generous earned time off, paid holidays and vacation, a FUN work environment, and much more.