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Senior Residential Counselor
Job Code:2023-164
Location:Brewster Main Campus
Department:Residential Life
Status:Regular Full Time (40 hrs/wk)
  
Mission: We strive to give our clients support, resources, and the ability to heal through the work of animal-assisted therapy and nature-based learning all while developing the skills and confidence to grow into independent young adults.

Role Overview: Our Residential Treatment Center (RTC) provides intensive structure and support to emotionally fragile boys age 6-16 and girls age 6-13 upon admission, who are coping with a variety of challenges. The Senior Residential Counselor is responsible for maintaining the structure of the day to day therapeutic milieu through the use of nurturance, routine and recreation. This position will provide peer leadership to Residential Counselors, participate in team business, act as a liaison to recreation and/or education, provide mentoring and training in the areas of TCI and Life Skills curriculum, provide day-to-day coverage within the dorms ensuring a therapeutic environment, and assist in the development of daily routines and programs for the unit. Must be certified as a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Trainer.
What you bring to Green Chimneys:
Bachelors Degree in a Human Services related field and 3 years related experience OR Associates Degree in Human Services Field and 5 years related experience. Non-degreed candidates will be considered with applicable experience. Valid driver's license is also required.

Hourly Rate: $24.41