Evening Residential Counselor

We’re Hiring:
Evening Residential Counselors – Bennington, VT

$18.50–$21hr • $1,000 Sign‑On Bonus
• 4‑Day Workweek
• Career Growth & Training

Vermont Permanency Initiative (VPI) is hiring Residential Counselors for our Bennington, VT program to provide support and mentorship to youth in a therapeutic residential environment.

If you want a career where you can change lives, work with youths, have fun, grow your career, a fantastic schedule and get paid well doing it
, VPI is a perfect match.

• Competitive Pay: $18.50–$21hr
• $1,000 Sign‑On Bonus (paid in two installments)
• 4‑Day Workweek – enjoy 3 days off!
• Top‑tier benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement
• 4+ weeks PTO in your first year
• Paid training + internal career growth opportunities
• A team culture rooted in support, connection, and purpose

• Sunday: 9 AM–11 PM
• Monday: 1 PM–11 PM
• Tuesday: 3 PM–11 PM
• Wednesday: 3 PM–11 PM

• Wednesday: 3 PM–11 PM
• Thursday: 1 PM–11 PM
• Friday: 3 PM–11 PM
• Saturday: 9 AM–11 PM

• Provide supervision, structure, and positive role modeling
• Support youth in building life skills, communication, and emotional regulation
• Assist with daily routines, behavioral support, and crisis intervention
• Engage youth in recreational, educational, and social activities
• Work collaboratively in a trauma‑informed, team‑based environment

• HS diploma or GED (college preferred)
• Experience working with youth or relevant Human Services coursework
• Must be 21+
• Driver’s license preferred
• CPR preferred
• Ability to pass background and pre‑employment checks

Bennington offers a welcoming community with mountain views, outdoor recreation, local dining, arts, and easy access to NH, MA, and NY. A wonderful place to work — and live.

If you want a job where you can change lives, work with youths, have fun, grow your career, a fantastic schedule and get paid well doing it
, VPI is a perfect match.

We encourage you to apply — or stop by in person to learn more.

Apply today: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

Full job description will be provided at the time of interview.

Vermont Permanency Initiative is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.