Residential Youth Counselor

Welcome to The Becket Family of Services!

Position: Girls Group Home Worker

Program: Residential Treatment Program for Adolescent Girls

Pay:

• $18-$21 an hour depending on experience.

Schedule:

• Full Time, 3-4 Days/Week, One Weekend Day (Double).

Job Description:

This position provides supervision and support to adolescent girls in a residential treatment setting. Our program has a very high staff to student ratio, which provides a stable therapeutic environment for both our youth and our employees. Your primary role is assisting children with mental health and emotional challenges in a residential setting.

This position offers a very competitive hourly wage and requires no previous experience, though additional consideration is given to those with previous experience. The position includes a generous benefits package including health insurance, dental, paid sick time, retirement (403B), and paid time-off. Paid training is also included, which covers TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention), First Aid, CPR, and CRMA training (Certified Residential Medication Aide). Becket Family of Services has a variety of advancement opportunities for those interested in a career in the Mental Health/Education field.

Job Requirements:

• Candidate must have a strong desire to work with kids
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Must pass a criminal and child protective background check

Education Requirements:

• Minimum requirement of a High School diploma.

Benefits: (Full Time)

• 108 hours of paid vacation
• 60 hours of paid sick leave per year (4 weeks paid time off)
• Double-time (twice your hourly wage) paid on 8 holidays
• Vision Insurance
• STD, LTD, AD&D
• Paid Life Insurance
• Full Dental Insurance
• Excellent Health Insurance
• Matching Retirement Plan (403B)
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Education Opportunities for Qualified Candidates.
• Employee Discount Program (including Verizon, etc.)

Why Join Becket?

A.) We develop our own people and provide some of the best skills and development training opportunities in New England.

B.) We promote from within; many of our Managers and Executive Leaders advanced through our programs by taking advantage of our industry best training and development opportunities.

C.) Our benefits and time-off package is among the best in our field.

What is Residential Treatment?

The Becket House at Lewiston is a specialized Residential Treatment Center for girls that allows them to engage in intensive therapy in order to confront the challenges of severe childhood trauma. At the Becket House at Lewiston, individuals have the opportunity to address behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs with the guidance of licensed mental health counselors and Behavioral Health Professionals.

Where Are We?

Lewiston, Maine

GET STARTED TODAY!

Want to apply? Here’s the plan:

1. Submit your resume!

2. We’ll reach out and schedule an in person or virtual interview at your convenience.

3. Get started on the first day of your best new career!

The Becket Family of Services is an equal opportunity employer!

www.Becket.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to complete a criminal background and child protective services check?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• age requirement - are you at least 21 years old? (Required)
• Maine Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person