Residential Counselor; Overnight Awake

Energetic, committed persons needed to provide direct care for youth in a facility for runaway, homeless, street, emergency foster care and long‑term residential care. Facilitates supervision, recreational activities, life skills coaching/training, and day‑to‑day shelter/residential management (including meal prep, residential maintenance) in Open House Emergency Youth Shelter & Residential Services for children and youth, ages 6‑18.

Residential Counselor (Full and Part Time Overnight Awake)

On‑site; 12hr Day and Night shifts available

Wilmington, NC New Hanover County

$17.05/hour for Part Time positions, Fulltime salaried position

Full and Part time overnight awake positions available and include a Mandatory monthly Residential Team meeting. 16‑hours of on‑the‑job training provided. Drug screen, national/state criminal record, NC Health Care AND Sex Offender Registry, and NC DSS Responsible Individual List Checks REQUIRED.

• Applicants must be 21 years or older
• Preference given to applicants with Four (4) year college/university degree in human services or related field, or Equivalent combination of education and experience
• One year of experience in working with at‑risk youth
• Current North Carolina Driver’s license with evidence of good driving record
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification OR ability to obtain
• A valid driver’s license and/or government‑issued  required. Must have reliable transportation.

• Competitive salary $17.05/HR
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Educational loan repayment programs & Career growth
• Retirement savings plan/401K
• Paid time off programs, rollover hours, 14 paid holidays
• Employee engagement activities, resource groups, and diversity events

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter through our Careers Page. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at jobs.

Coastal Horizons is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.