Location: Freeport|Schedule: Full-Time| Status: Non-Exempt | Salary:$19.83/Hour

The Opportunity

FCA is seeking a Residential Counselor for our transitional independent living program that prepares homeless adolescents and young adults, ages 16-20 for independent living.

Responsibilities

• Provide informal counseling to residents and assist them in planning and reviewing their contracts and goals as well as providing them with life skills training.  

• Orient new clients to house rules and regulations, and ensure youth have adequate personal care items.  
• Supervise residents with daily activities 
• Perform inside and outside security checks and conduct fire drills.
• Complete and Maintain necessary paperwork  (petty cash, sign out, receipts, logs, resident files, etc)
• Assume other tasks as needed to ensure the effective operation of the program.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required, Bachelor's degree preferred.  
• At least one year of experience working with adolescents required. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills with MS Office required.
• Valid and clean driver's license required. 

Compensation Information

• The competitive compensation range is reflected with FCA's framework, culture, and values. Individual pay decisions will vary based on skills and experience' while still allowing for growth.

Benefits Information

• Full Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 403(b); with generous employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Pet Insurance
• Short Term (STD) and Long Term (LTD) Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

FCA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.