#LP2025 At Ädelbrook , the work you do every day can become part of a young person's story. As a Direct Care Counselor in our Therapeutic Group Home (TGH), you will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with adolescent girls while helping them develop confidence, independence, coping skills, and the tools they need to navigate life's challenges. This is more than supervising a residential program. You will be a mentor, role model, coach, and trusted adult. The encouragement you provide, the boundaries you set, and the relationships you build can have a lasting impact on a child's life.

WHY JOIN

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Your work matters. Your career matters, too. At Ädelbrook, we believe in investing in the people who make a difference for the individuals we serve. Competitive Pay We offer one of the most competitive compensation packages in the direct care field , recognizing the important and demanding work our Direct Care Counselors perform. Grow From Within We believe great employees should have opportunities to grow. We hire from within and actively support career development , providing employees with opportunities to build skills, take on greater responsibilities, and advance within our organization. Make a Lasting Impact Every day brings opportunities to help a young person learn something new, work through a difficult moment, develop independence, or simply know that someone believes in her. Meaningful Work If you are looking for a career where you can see the difference your work makes—not just a paycheck—you will find purpose here.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Direct Care Counselor, you will: Provide daily guidance, supervision, mentoring, and life-skills training to adolescent residents. Build positive, supportive relationships with residents and serve as a consistent and positive role model. Help residents develop healthy coping, behavior, communication, and anger-management skills. Support a safe, structured, and therapeutic home environment using Ädelbrook's trauma-informed approach. Provide one-to-one mentoring and individualized support when needed. Participate in therapeutic activities and programming designed to support residents' goals. Respond to challenging situations using approved, least-restrictive interventions and agency protocols. Document and communicate resident progress, behaviors, needs, and significant events accurately. Support residents with appointments, community activities, transportation, and other activities that promote independence and community participation. Teach practical life skills, including household responsibilities, meal preparation, organization, and daily living skills. Work collaboratively with members of the treatment team. Participate in staff meetings, required trainings, therapy groups, and agency activities. Maintain a safe, secure, clean, and welcoming residential environment. Follow all agency procedures related to emergencies, illnesses, safety, mandated reporting, documentation, and communication. Maintain a high level of professionalism and serve as a positive example for residents and fellow staff. Work collaboratively across the TGH department and support other TGH homes when needed. Perform other duties as assigned, including mandatory overtime when required.

Job Types:

Part-time, Full-time Pay:

$21.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

working w/ children w/ mental disabilities: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)