Residential Counselor — Weekend Evening or Overnight

Job overview

The Residential Counselor role is onsite in Lowell, MA, at a congregate emergency residential shelter. The posting lists pay of $20.59–$21.21 per hour, with a $3.00 hourly differential for overnight shifts. Community Teamwork is a nonprofit organization focused on creating housing, education, and economic opportunities and fostering equity, compassion, and community engagement. The counselor provides life-skills support to shelter guests and helps oversee site operations. By supporting residents, responding to crises, documenting incidents, and maintaining safety and program expectations through a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, the role contributes to the shelter’s daily operation.

What you'll do

• Ensure guest and site safety
• enforce site rules and regulations
• respond to emergencies and document and communicate according to guidelines
• complete intake for new guests
• provide support and structure to address guest concerns
• initiate crisis intervention when necessary
• complete program documentation
• uphold the organization’s values of equity, integrity, and compassion.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

residential counselor

lowell ma

community teamwork

emergency shelter

part-time

weekend schedule

evening shift

overnight shift

crisis intervention

life skills support

$20.59–$21.21/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid sick leave
• 5% employer contribution to 401(k) after six months of employment.

Why this role

Part-time, 16 hours weekly: Saturday and Sunday, 4 p.m.–12 a.m. evening shift or 12 a.m.–8 a.m. overnight shift. High school diploma and at least one year of human services experience are required; bilingual skills are preferred.

About the employer

Community Teamwork Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.