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Residential Youth Counselor

Connections For Kids

Residential Youth Counselor

Gorham, ME
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    DO YOU WANT TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT ON A CHILD’S LIFE?

    WE’RE SEEKING EXPERIENCED INDIVIDUALS TO JOIN OUR TEAM AT OUR RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM IN GORHAM!  

    CURRENT OPENINGS:

    • FRONT SHIFT- SUN: 8AM-10/11PM, MON & TUES:2:30PM-10/11PM, WED:1PM-10/11PM
    • AWAKE OVERNIGHT SHIFT: MON-FRI 11PM-8AM
    • PER-DIEM

    Park Place Gorham is a small, therapeutic residential group home for six boys ages 7-13. Our Residential Youth Counselors provide daily structure and care for the children and work to provide support, behavioral management skills, crisis intervention and a constructive environment to help them fulfill their potential and set them on a path for success.

    We pride ourselves on providing excellent services to our residents and creating a positive staff culture.

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    IF YOU...

    • HAVE A COMPLETED HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA,
    • Have 1-2 years of experience working with children in the mental health field (RESIDENTIAL FACILITY EXPERIENCE PREFERRED)
    • Have experience with behavioral health and crisis intervention,
    • Have CRMA and OQMPH Certification (preferred but will train)
    • Hold a valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance,
    • Have a compassionate, positive attitude and strong work ethic,

                                                                        ....THEN YOU'RE OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE!

    Additional Information

    OUR TOP TIER BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES:

    • $18.00/hr - $21.00/hr based on experience and certifications,
    • Health, dental and vision insurance,
    • 8 Days of paid sick time per year,
    • Company issued Chromebook,
    • Tuition reimbursement,
    • Participation in the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program,
    • Discounts to area businesses such as an 18% discount to Verizon,
    • 403b Retirement plan with matched contributions after a year of employment,
    • Overtime available,
    • Beautifully remodeled building,
    • PAID TRAINING FOR CRMA AND OQMPH CERTIFICATION, SAFETY CARE, AND FIRST AID/CPR!

    _ADDITIONALLY, BECAUSE OF THE IMPORTANCE OF A WORK-LIFE BALANCE, OUR GENEROUS TIME OFF PACKAGE TOTALS 22 PAID DAYS OFF IN YOUR FIRST YEAR AND INCREASES WITH LONGEVITY! _

    COME BE A PART OF OUR AMAZING RESIDENTIAL TEAM, SUBMIT YOUR RESUME TODAY!

    Location: This position is located in Gorham, ME