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Residential Counselor - Social Services

Eliot Community Human Services
Dedham, Remotefull_timePosted 10 Jun 2026

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Join Eliot – A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change</strong></h3> <p>At Eliot, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.</p> <h3><strong>Benefits at Eliot</strong></h3> <p>We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Generous Paid Time Off</strong> – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays</li> <li><strong>Comprehensive Benefits</strong> – Medical, dental, and vision plans</li> <li><strong>Retirement Savings</strong> – 401(k) with employer match</li> <li><strong>Wellness & Family Support</strong> – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources</li> <li><strong>Financial Security</strong> – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance</li> <li><strong>Professional Growth</strong> – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development</li> </ul></div><p> </p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p>Eliot is seeking a <strong>Residential Counselor </strong>to join our Social Services residential program designed to provide placement for children ages 0 to 12 that need specialized support and services as they heal from traumatic events that have shaped their young lives.  Our ideal candidate will have the ability to establish a positive rapport with a culturally and economically diverse group of children and families and to deliver services within the established trauma informed and strengths-based framework.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li> <p>Daily coordination of youth in completing scheduled activities to include school, appointments, play and other activities.  </p> </li> <li> <p>Actively monitor and participate in community service, recreation, visits, family time, and other off-ground activities.</p> </li> <li> <p>Safely transport youth to activities, appointments, school, work, and visits.</p> </li> <li> <p>Serve as an Advocate for assigned youth and complete Advocate Reports and other documentation, as required.</p> </li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>&l

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