Youth Residential Counselor

Rockwell Development Center
Gastonia, NC

Position Summary:
The Residential Counselor provides direct care, supervision, and support to residents in a Level 3 group home setting. This role focuses on maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment while promoting positive behavior, daily living skills, and social-emotional development. The counselor works closely with clinical staff, families, and the treatment team to implement individualized care plans.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide 24/7 care, supervision, and support to residents with high behavioral or emotional needs.
  • Implement individualized treatment and behavior plans as directed by clinical staff or supervisors.
  • Monitor, document, and report resident behaviors, incidents, and progress.
  • Assist residents with daily living skills, including hygiene, meal preparation, and routines.
  • Provide emotional support, crisis intervention, and de-escalation as needed.
  • Facilitate recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities.
  • Collaborate with the multidisciplinary treatment team, families, and other staff.
  • Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic home environment.
  • Adhere to all agency policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Experience working with children, adolescents, behavioral, emotional, or developmental needs preferred.
  • Training in crisis intervention, behavior management, or therapeutic techniques preferred.
  • Strong communication, observation, and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Posted 2026-01-09

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