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Denver Rescue Mission

Residential Counselor (Part Time)

Pay: $27.68–$33.21/hr

Posted: 1 day ago

Location: Denver, CO (Onsite)

Last Updated: 5 hours ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

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What they do

A Youth Counselor or Worker works with young people, primarily ages 13-18, to provide mentoring and support for dealing with problems. Works in a school or community-based program; may assist with referrals from parole or probation offices. Collaborates with teachers, family members, social workers and health care professionals to help young people facing challenges or crises.

$51,113 / year median in Colorado

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

Hiring Range:

$27.68 - $33.21 hourly, based on qualifications and experience.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

Generous sick time, and holiday pay. Paid parental and bereavement leave. 401(k) with up to 5% company match. Please access our highlights of the benefits package we offer here: Denver Rescue Mission Benefits Guide

POSITION SUMMARY

The Bridge Residential Counselor provides individual and educational residential counseling for the programs at The Crossing. The Residential Counselor supports program participants' stability and wellbeing while in the Bridge Transitional and Emergency Programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Schedules and completes documentation of all weekly sessions of an assigned caseload of approximately 25-30 individuals and families (for Full-Time) in the Bridge Programs (Transitional and Emergency). Facilitates assigned weekly education sessions. Completes assigned assessments for individuals and families in the Bridge Programs (Transitional and Emergency). Provides one-on-one milieu counseling as necessary in addition to assigned caseload. Develops appropriate, measurable Stability Plans for assigned caseload. Collaborates with Care Team and associated staff, providing strategy for participants' stability. Follows-up on Information Reports for participants. Maintains participant confidentiality in accordance with Denver Rescue Mission policy. Makes referrals to appropriate internal and external resources to support participants' stability goals. Collaborates with case management to facilitate positive participant transitions to more stable housing.