Resident Advisor/Residential Counselor/Direct Support Professional

Good Counsel is more than a home, it’s a new beginning. Through our programs, every woman receives the life skills training she needs to never be homeless again.

We are a Catholic, faith-based, pro-life organization and provide a group home for pregnant moms and their children, then give them the tools and support they need to be successful single parents. If you love babies and everything that comes along with them, this is the job for you!

This job is perfect for an empty nest mom who enjoys creating a warm home and mentoring women to become great mothers.

We value the dignity of human life, integrity, excellence, respect, inclusivity and collaboration.

You can be a part of transforming a woman’s life.

Responsibilities include cleaning a room to prepare it for a new mom, helping the moms cook, assisting with organizing donations and making welcome baskets, helping the residents with childcare and parenting skills, and teaching life skills courses.

Naturally, there is some basic paperwork, specifically preparing reports and maintaining documentation, to keep the home running smoothly and professionally. Your Supervisor is available to handle crisis situations or complex issues.

The ideal candidate:

• Committed to the organization’s mission.
• Experience with and a love of babies and children and is comfortable with changing diapers and pitching in to help as needed.
• Confident, patient, dependable and capable of handling difficult situations with compassion and professionalism. Is seen by others as the “go-to” person.
• Suggests better approaches and thrives on change.
• Admits mistakes freely and openly and is looking to build a drama-free community.
• Respects their co-workers and the families we serve as valuable individuals.
• A driver’s license, vehicle insurance and a clean driving record.
• The ability to pass a criminal/child protection background check.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED, Associates degree preferred.
• Drivers License
• IDEAL job for someone looking for a career change from office-life for more of a hands-on experience.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance: Employer-paid Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 20 days off and 8 sick days.

Upon completing your first 6 months of service with Good Counsel as a full-time employee, you will receive a one time bonus of $500. This bonus will be offered to those who apply by October 11th 2024

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person