Direct Care Professional - Residential Counselor
Job Description
Job Description
Bring Your Compassion. Build Their Future.
$2,000 Sign-On Bonus | $20.50–$22.50/hr | Full-Time
Crotched Mountain School & Village, Greenfield, NH – A Program of Seven Hills New Hampshire
"I came here looking for a job, but I found so much more. My work has given me a true sense of purpose - helping others reach their goals is the most rewarding part of my day."
- Arianna, Direct Support Professional at Seven Hills Foundation
Are you ready for a career that truly matters?
Crotched Mountain School & Village is looking for Residential Counselors to join a mission-driven team supporting children and young adults with severe neurodevelopmental disabilities. Many of our students are non-speaking and require support with challenging behaviors — but they also need safety, trust, and unwavering care. That’s where you come in!
If you're calm under pressure, communicate with empathy (spoken or not), and have the heart to help someone thrive in a world that doesn’t always understand them — we want you on our team.
What You'll Do:
- Support students (ages 5–21) in residential settings with daily routines and activities, communication, and personal growth
- Use a range of communication methods (AAC, visuals, gestures)
- Implement IEP/ILP goals and behavior strategies
- Help create a safe, structured, and supportive home environment
- Work closely with teachers, therapists, and behavior specialists
Schedule Options – 4-Day Work Weeks
- Front End: Sun 7am–10pm, Mon–Wed 2pm–10pm
- Back End: Wed–Fri 2pm–10pm, Sat 2pm–10pm
- Front End Overnight: Sun–Wed 9:45pm–7:15am
- Back End Overnight: Wed–Sat 9:45pm–7:15am
Also hiring Paraeducators (Mon–Fri, 7am–3pm)
Qualifications:
We will train, but you must meet the following criteria to be eligible according to state, school, and federal regulations, and our quality of care standards!
- 21+ years old
- High school diploma or equivalent, plus ONE of the following:
- Any college degree + 12 or more college credits in Human Services, Education, Psychology, or related field
- 2 years (3000 hours) of experience working with children
- Parenting experience (child age 7+)
- Combo of education + experience totaling 2 years
Perks & Benefits:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield health coverage with generous employer contribution
- Up to 33% retirement match based on tenure
- Student loan assistance & Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- Discounted college tuition + tuition reimbursement options
- Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, holidays)
- Home mortgage assistance program
- Career growth and advancement in a deeply mission-driven organization
Apply Today and become a vital part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible for students with complex needs.
Company DescriptionSince 1953, Seven Hills Foundation has had a history of caring for people who have the ability to thrive when given the support, respect, and dignity that all human beings deserve. The basic principle of serving others is the cornerstone of the foundation upon which Seven Hills is built. Seven Hills Foundation now stands as one of the most dynamic and comprehensive non-profit health and human services in the country. With over 190 locations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and eight countries abroad, Seven Hills is the premier provider of comprehensive support for people with significant life challenges.
Our professional staff is passionate about our work that helps people.
SEE the possibilities, BELIEVE in themselves, and ACHIEVE their dreams.
Company Description
Since 1953, Seven Hills Foundation has had a history of caring for people who have the ability to thrive when given the support, respect, and dignity that all human beings deserve. The basic principle of serving others is the cornerstone of the foundation upon which Seven Hills is built. Seven Hills Foundation now stands as one of the most dynamic and comprehensive non-profit health and human services in the country. With over 190 locations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and eight countries abroad, Seven Hills is the premier provider of comprehensive support for people with significant life challenges.\r\n\r\nOur professional staff is passionate about our work that helps people.\r\n\r\nSEE the possibilities, BELIEVE in themselves, and ACHIEVE their dreams.