Residential Counselor

July 31, 2025

Spaulding Academy & Family Services is seeking a fulltime Residential Counselor to join our supportive and energetic team! This role is to teach daily living skills, community integration, and socialization to students ranging from 4 to 21 years old while having case management responsibilities with specific student groups on the residence. If you are passionate about supporting children and youth through structure, guidance, and meaningful relationships — with a focus on growth, accountability, in a safe and supportive environment — we invite you to apply!

 

Requirements

  • BS or BA in psychology, sociology, counseling, mental health, special education, or a related field is preferred.
  • Completion of the Residential Child/Youth Care Professional Certification endorsed & sanctioned by Spaulding.
  • Must be 21 years of age.

 

Knowledge and Skills

  • Successful completion of PCM training – must obtain certification as a Practitioner 2 for continued employment; 1st Aid, CPR, PBIS, medication distribution and the training sequence required by Spaulding for this position.
  • Crisis management skills, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, the ability to teach and train new staff on online duties, willing to engage in open communication with direct supervisors and co-coworkers, role model behavior and work practice for other staff.

 

Benefits

  • Health, dental and vision insurance
  • 403(b) retirement savings plan with match
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • Collaborative, supportive environment

 

Physical Setting

  • In Person

 

Schedule

  • Full-time schedule – either Sunday through Wednesday, or Wednesday through Saturday. Weekday Shifts are from 2pm-10pm and Weekend Shifts are from 7am-10pm.  Mandatory cottage meetings are Wednesday 12pm-2pm.  Case Management and Committee Meetings as scheduled.

How to Apply:

You are welcome to apply either on Indeed, by submitting a resume to jobs@spauldingservices.org or by using the link below.

We are fully committed to maintaining a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

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