Evening Residential Counselor - New Pay Rates
Mount Prospect Academy
Bennington, VT
JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Behavioral Health, CPR Certification, Crisis Intervention, Diversity, Driver's License, Mentoring, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Regulations
LOCATION
Bennington, VT
POSTED
3 days ago
We’re Hiring: Evening Residential Counselors – Bennington, VT
$18.50–$21hr • $1,000 Sign‑On Bonus • 4‑Day Workweek • Career Growth & Training
Vermont Permanency Initiative (VPI) is hiring Residential Counselors for our Bennington, VT program to provide support and mentorship to youth in a therapeutic residential environment.
If you want a career where you can change lives, work with youths, have fun, grow your career, a fantastic schedule and get paid well doing it, VPI is a perfect match.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Pay: $18.50–$21hr
- $1,000 Sign‑On Bonus (paid in two installments)
- 4‑Day Workweek – enjoy 3 days off!
- Top‑tier benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement
- 4+ weeks PTO in your first year
- Paid training + internal career growth opportunities
- A team culture rooted in support, connection, and purpose
Full-Time Schedules Available:
Front Half (Sun–Wed):
- Sunday: 9 AM–11 PM
- Monday: 1 PM–11 PM
- Tuesday: 3 PM–11 PM
- Wednesday: 3 PM–11 PM
Back Half (Wed–Sat):
- Wednesday: 3 PM–11 PM
- Thursday: 1 PM–11 PM
- Friday: 3 PM–11 PM
- Saturday: 9 AM–11 PM
What You’ll Do:
As a Residential Counselor, you’ll:
- Provide supervision, structure, and positive role modeling
- Support youth in building life skills, communication, and emotional regulation
- Assist with daily routines, behavioral support, and crisis intervention
- Engage youth in recreational, educational, and social activities
- Work collaboratively in a trauma‑informed, team‑based environment
What You Need:
- HS diploma or GED (college preferred)
- Experience working with youth or relevant Human Services coursework
- Must be 21+
- Driver’s license preferred
- CPR preferred
- Ability to pass background and pre‑employment checks
Why Bennington, VT?
Bennington offers a welcoming community with mountain views, outdoor recreation, local dining, arts, and easy access to NH, MA, and NY. A wonderful place to work — and live.
Apply Today — Walk‑Ins Welcome!
If you want a job where you can change lives, work with youths, have fun, grow your career, a fantastic schedule and get paid well doing it, VPI is a perfect match.
We encourage you to apply — or stop by in person to learn more.
Apply today: http://www.mountprospectacademy.org
Full job description will be provided at the time of interview.
Full job description will be provided at the time of interview.
Join the Vermont Permanency Initiative family — where your work truly matters.
Vermont Permanency Initiative is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
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