Residential Counselors - Overnight Shift

Description

Culture

Eliada is a non-profit helping children and young adults succeed since 1903. From foster care and residential treatment to housing support and vocational training, we provide youth with the tools they need to thrive. Every role at Eliada—whether direct care, counseling, education, or support services—makes a real difference. 

We are seeking compassionate and dependable Overnight Residential Counselors / Youth Mentors to support youth in a residential treatment setting. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in youth work, direct care, behavioral health, or mentoring who want to make a difference in the lives of students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure student safety by providing supervision and monitoring throughout the night.
   
• Support students emotionally and environmentally by following individualized treatment plans.
   
• Utilize the agency’s crisis intervention model, including safe physical restraint techniques if absolutely necessary.
   
• Conduct regular safety checks, maintain a stable and supportive environment, and provide guidance when needed.
   
• Assist with evening routines such as meals, laundry, and bedtime preparation.
   
• Complete pre-shift planning and post-shift debriefings with staff.
   
• Maintain accurate mental health and program documentation within compliance standards (training provided).
   
• Communicate effectively with guardians, residential staff, and agency professionals.
   
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students to promote personal growth, self-awareness, and lasting change.
   
• Engage students in structured processing sessions under the agency’s therapeutic model.
   
• Safely transport students between program locations as needed (company vehicle provided).
   

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a real difference as a Youth Mentor / Residential Counselor.
   
• Training provided in mental health support, crisis intervention, and youth mentoring techniques.
   
• Gain experience in behavioral health, direct care, and residential treatment services.
   

Requirements

• At least 21 years old
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
• High School Diploma or GED
• Agree to a Background Screening and Drug Test upon hire
• Possess a valid NC Drivers License

Equal Opportunity Employer

Eliada Homes provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

Disclaimer Clause: 

Job descriptions are not intended and should not be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. They are meant to be accurate reflections of the principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions. This position description is not intended as a contract. A Letter of Employment confirms employment. North Carolina is an at-will employment state and Eliada is an at-will employer.