Youth Congregate Residential Counselors-Bonus Eligible Up To $3000
About this role
This position is bonus eligible up to $3000! 4-Day Work Week • $20/hr
Looking for meaningful work where you can truly change lives — without a 5-day work week?
Wediko NH is hiring Youth Congregate Residential Counselors to support middle and high school aged students with emotional and behavioral challenges.
This is hands-on, relationship-based work where you mentor, coach, and help young people build the skills they need to succeed.
Consistent 4-day work week (set schedule). Three days off.
Pay & Perks
- $20 per hour starting pay
- Free meals while on shift
- 3 weeks paid time off (earned time system)
- 11 paid holidays
- 5 paid sick days
- Overtime opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Paid training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Excellent experience for careers in psychology, social work, counseling, education, criminal justice, or youth development.
Schedule
- 4-day work week
- 2nd shift (afternoon/evening hours)
- Includes some weekends and holidays
What You’ll Do
- Build mentoring relationships with youth
- Support daily routines and skill-building
- Coach youth in emotional regulation and positive decision-making
- Participate in recreational and outdoor activities
- Work as part of a supportive team, no one handles crises alone
This is an active role that requires being on your feet and engaged throughout your shift. Some days are challenging, but you’ll never handle difficult situations alone — teamwork and support are central to our program.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 21 years of age or older
- The applicant must meet one (1) of the following minimum qualification pathways:
- Two (2) years of full-time experience working with children (paid or volunteer), OR
- Seven (7) years of parenting experience, OR
- An associate’s degree or higher with at least 12 credits in human services or a related field, awarded by a regionally accredited college or university.
- If an applicant does not meet any one of the requirements listed above, they may still qualify if they sign a formal education agreement stating they will:
- Complete 12 credits in human services within 2 years of hire, and
- Provide documentation showing completion of 3 credits every 6 months, starting from the date of hire.
Impact Corps
Residential Counselors can enroll in The Home’s Impact Corps - a fellowship learning track designed to provide adults with an opportunity to help serve vulnerable children and young adults while gaining industry experience in counseling, education, clinical roles, and leadership. Along the way, gain new training, hone your skills, and be eligible for bonuses adding up to $5,000 upon successful completion! To learn more, visit: bit.ly/3ONYlOg
What The Home Can Offer You
In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance available
- Extensive training to new staff
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 per fiscal year
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
- Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- And more!
If you’re dependable, compassionate, and ready to build a career that matters, apply today.
Company at a glance
The Home for Little Wanderers helps build stable lives and hopeful futures for children and their families.
Through a wide range of innovative community-based and residential programs, we ensure the emotional, social, educational and physical well-being of more than 15,000 children and families each year. Many of these children have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma or a disrupted family life. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide them with safe surroundings, permanent, loving relationships and a secure path toward a better, brighter future.
Because every child deserves happiness, and no child should go through life alone.
Top Benefits
- Free Meals
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Days
- Overtime Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Retirement Plan With Employer Match
- Paid Training
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Short-term Disability Insurance
- Basic Life Insurance
- AD&D Insurance
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