Youth Counselor

About us

Hearts and Homes For Youth, Inc. is a small business in NON_PROFIT_ASSOCIATION in Beltsville, MD 20705. We are supportive, autonomous and collaborative.

Our work environment includes:

• Lively atmosphere
• Growth opportunities
• On-the-job training
• Safe work environment
• This position is ideal for those child welfare professionals who are dedicated to ensuring the well-being of youth by providing services to children that have trauma histories, various mental health conditions, and challenging behaviors.
• The residential counselor provides role modeling and mentoring, implements behavior modification strategies, plans and supervises recreational activities, and actively participates in a Treatment Team.
• Responsibilities include providing a clean, comfortable, safe and supportive home environment; teaching hygiene practices and good interpersonal relationship skills; enforcing rules and applying discipline within prescribed limits; ensuring residents receive proper nutrition and healthcare; performing necessary administrative duties, and transporting children.
• Baccalaureate degree in a human services field desired; or have two years post-secondary education at the Associate or undergraduate level and one year experience working with youth in a group setting, or hold a High School Diploma and have one year of experience working with youth in a group setting.
• Must be flexible and have a strong commitment to the welfare of youth. Individuals must complete the State Board requirement to be Certified as Residential Child and Youth Care Practitioners (RCYCP), formerly known as “Residential Child Care workers”.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Beltsville, MD 20705: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person