Eliot Community Human Services

Residential Counselor - Social Services

Eliot Community Human Services  •  New Bedford, MA (Onsite)  •  17 days ago
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Job Description

Join Eliot – A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change

At Eliot, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.

Benefits at Eliot

We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:

  • Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
  • Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match
  • Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
  • Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
  • Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development

Eliot is seeking a Residential Counselor to join our Social Services residential program designed to provide placement for children ages 0 to 12 that need specialized support and services as they heal from traumatic events that have shaped their young lives. Our ideal candidate will have the ability to establish a positive rapport with a culturally and economically diverse group of children and families and to deliver services within the established trauma informed and strengths-based framework.

Responsibilities:

  • Daily coordination of youth in completing scheduled activities to include school, appointments, play and other activities.
  • Actively monitor and participate in community service, recreation, visits, family time, and other off-ground activities.
  • Safely transport youth to activities, appointments, school, work, and visits.
  • Serve as an Advocate for assigned youth and complete Advocate Reports and other documentation, as required.

Qualifications:

  • High School diploma and at least one year of related experience with the population.
  • Must be able to adhere to a model of care that focuses on Trauma-Informed Care and Interventions.
  • Demonstrates sound judgment and effective, solution-focused, problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and cultural groups

Schedule:

  • 6am-2pm, Friday-Tuesday (Wednesday,Thursday off)
  • 6am-2pm, Tuesday-Saturday (Sunday, Monday off)


Hourly Rate $20$20 USD

At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization.

Apply today and make a difference.

Eliot Community Human Services

About Eliot Community Human Services

For over 70 years, Eliot has been providing hope, healing and opportunity to Massachusetts' children, youth, families, and adults. Eliot's health and human services programming is evidence-based and measurement-driven, positively impacting the lives of 60,000 families and individuals throughout the Commonwealth. Using a person-centered, community-oriented approach, Eliot partners directly with the populations it serves. Integrated program design applies expertise across the agency to provide the highest standard of quality care to clients, their families, and the community, ensuring there is no wrong door to accessing imperative services.

Our Services

With more than 2,500 employees, Eliot provides a comprehensive and diverse spectrum of community based services for individuals and families of all ages in the areas of mental and behavioral health, developmental disabilities and acquired brain injury, childhood early intervention, care and counseling coordination, and youth and family programming. Eliot applies a proprietary transdiagnostic model and collaborative framework to produce expedient, effective and lasting outcomes for clients.

Employees of Eliot receive generous benefits, including:

-401K with Employer Match

-75% Healthcare Premiums Paid

-Dental and Vision Offered

-Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance

-Up to 4 weeks vacation per year

-$3000 Tuition Reimbursement

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Lexington, MA
Year Founded
Unknown
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