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Youth Development Counselor

Hillcrest Educational Centers
Pittsfield, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2026 CLOSED ON 2/16/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Counselor position at Hillcrest Educational Centers?

OUR CAREER SITE: https://hillcrestec.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-openings.php?search=true&

At Hillcrest Educational Foundation, we do work that truly matters. We support children and teens who are facing some of life’s toughest challenges—whether they’re coping with autism, complex mental health needs, or difficult behaviors. Through specialized education, clinical care, and therapeutic support, we help each young person feel safe, understood, and capable of growing in ways they may never have thought possible.

Choose your worksite!

Hillcrest Academy - Therapeutic Day School (Pittsfield, MA)

Highpoint - Residential Adolescent Boys’ Program (Lenox, MA);

ASD Program at the Hillcrest Center - Residential treatment services for children and adolescents at all levels of the Autism spectrum (Lenox. MA);

Brookside ITU - Girls' Residential Program (Great Barrington, MA)

Choose Your Schedule! Part-time or Full-time

Academic Shift - Monday through Friday; Day time;

Residential Shift - Wednesday through Saturday OR Sunday through Wednesday, 4 days on / 3 days off ; after school hours;

Overnight Shift - 4 nights on / 3 nights off;

Residential Weekend Warrior - Saturday & Sunday, Full-time position;

On-Call Youth Development Professional - Part-time position; Create your own schedule;

Pay Range: $21.00-$24.00/hr (based on the highest level of education and applicable experience) Shift Differentails ( additional $0.50/hr, $0.82/hr, $2.50/hr or $2.75/hr)

What will you be doing?

  • Responsible for maintaining the safety, security, and well-being of all students in your assigned area.

  • Supporting students in acquiring coping skills by guiding them to make thoughtful choices and understand the impact of their decisions.

  • Participating as a member of the Treatment Team to help ensure consistent care and support.

BENEFITS BEYOND THE ORDINARY

* Health, Dental and Vision insurance

* 40% OFF Gym membership at Bousquet Sport for our full-time employees

* Retirement Plan - 403 (b) with Matching and Discretionary Employer Contributions

* Child Care Assistance

* Paid Time Off (sick time, vacation, personal time, floating holidays)

* MA Paid Family and Medical Leave

* Transportation Program (Great Barrington location ONLY)

* Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Pay Down Program

* Wellness Program

* Mental Health Employee Assistance Program through Berkshire Health Systems

HILLCREST EDUCATIONAL CENTERS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

* Bachelors Degree. Experience in the field preferred.

Salary : $21 - $24

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