Residential Youth Counselor

Residential Youth Counselor – 4-Day Work Week | Rumney, NHPay: Up to $19hour

Schedule: Sunday - Wednesday or Wednesday–Saturday (4 consecutive days, 3 days off every week!)

Location: Rumney, NH – Nestled in the beautiful White Mountains

Join Mount Prospect Academy and make a difference every day!

We’re hiring Residential Youth Counselors (Direct Care Professionals / Direct Support Professionals) to guide and inspire at-risk youth in a therapeutic residential setting.

Work Where Others Vacation!

Our location in the White Mountains offers endless outdoor adventures hiking, skiing, and kayaking all year long. Affordable living and a welcoming community make this the perfect place to work and live.

Why Work With Us?

✔ Competitive Pay: Up to $19hr

✔ Flexible Schedules: Full-time & Part-time

✔ 4-Day Work Week Options

✔ Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, 403B Retirement

✔ Career Growth: Tuition assistance & promote-from-within culture

✔ Lifestyle Perks: Free meals, gym access, outdoor gear, adventure outings

About the Role

Mount Prospect Academy (MPA) is seeking compassionate Residential Youth Counselors to mentor and support adolescents in a therapeutic residential setting. You’ll play a vital role in helping youth build coping skills, social skills, and confidence for a brighter future.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and mentor youth, model positive behaviors, and manage crises.

• Facilitate daily routines, recreational activities, and life skills training.

• Support individualized treatment plans and document progress.

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Build trusting relationships and provide emotional stability during challenging moments.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree OR 60 college credits OR 2 years of experience working with youth OR 7 years of parenting experience.

• Valid driver’s license preferred; must be 21+ and authorized to work in the U.S.

• Background check required.

Affordable temporary shared employee housing is offered exclusively at our Campton and Pike, New Hampshire locations.

Mount Prospect Academy assures equal opportunity and public access and, if necessary, affirmative action in all its policies regarding employment and provision of services. MPA does not discriminate in its hiring, programs or policies on the bases of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status or sexual orientation.

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