Residential Counselor Part-Time
Company: Bridge Over Troubled Water
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 27, 2026
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Job Description:
For Over 50 years, Bridge Over Troubled Waters has provided a
comprehensive continuum of care for runaway, homeless, and
high-risk youth in Boston, and has been a national model in
providing innovative youth services. Our mission is to transform
the lives of youth through safe, supportive, and encouraging
relationships, counseling, housing, and skill-building, to guide
them towards self-sufficiency and achieving their goals. If you are
looking for a career in a fast-paced setting that is committed to
collaborating with all youth who come through the door and finding
creative solutions to difficult problems, we invite you to apply
for one of our open positions. The Residential Counselor will be
responsible for engaging participants and managing the milieu in
one of Bridge’s residential continuum of programs, which includes
the Welcome Center (WC), Emergency Residence (ER), or Transitional
Living Programs (TLP and SPH). Responsibilities will include
planning and conducting a broad range of recreational and daily
life activities to engage residents and maintain a safe, welcoming,
and therapeutic community. The Residential Counselor, (float
position) will be responsible for working a rotating schedule that
will include both the first shift (8am – 4pm) and second shift (2pm
– 10pm). Shift assignments will change each month depending on
where coverage is needed. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Resident
Engagement: · Engage youth in conversation to develop rapport and
encourage their participation in Bridge programs · Monitor when
residents are in or out of the program space at all times; conduct
regular rounds and checks of bedrooms and community areas to ensure
youth safety. · Ensure the program is clean, organized, and
presentable. · Redirect inappropriate conversation and behaviors
from residents, as necessary. · Create a welcome environment for
residents (monitoring music/TV volume, lights, etc.) that is trauma
informed and sensitive to the diverse groups of residents at
Bridge. Administrative Management: · Attend and participate in all
required program meetings including weekly supervision with
Residential Coordinator and all staff meetings. · Daily facilities
management, including but not limited to getting meals set up and
breakdown, setting up bedrooms, etc. · Assist residents in
maintaining household standards of cleanliness. · Maintain program
statistics and client records. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: · 1- 2
years of experience working with youth ages 18-24 in one or more of
the following areas: housing management, job development, community
relations, substance abuse or recreational counseling. Can also
include supervised internship experience. · Bachelor's Degree in
Human Services, Social Work, or any related degree, strongly
preferred · Comfort and confidence working in a fast-paced, dynamic
work environment. · Enthusiastic about working with homeless
transitional youth population. Compensation details: 23 Yearly
Salary PI2841861fc07b-25448-39836825
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