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Teen Center Counselor In Training

CompanyCatholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston
LocationBoston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 19, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Counselors in Training will provide tutoring assistance to participants in the Teen Center After School program during the school year and assist with program activities. During the summer, they will provide peer leadership for activities and help facilitate focus groups.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
283
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Our mission is to welcome and serve, with compassion and respect, all those in need by providing life's necessities, education, and advocacy to move families towards self-sufficiency. As one of Massachusetts's largest social service nonprofit organizations, Catholic Charities of Boston serves our most vulnerable neighbors each year, regardless of religion, race, gender, age, disability, or ethnicity. CCAB has five hub locations in Dorchester, Lynn, Brockton, Lowell, and South Boston, with 23 locations supporting families across Eastern Massachusetts. The Agency's four core services assist our clients with: • Basic Needs (food, shelter, living assistance) • Family & Youth Services • Adult Education & Workforce Development • Refugee & Immigrant Services We help our clients move from crisis to stability to self-sufficiency.
About the Role
THE TEEN CENTERCOUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING POSITION SUMMARY:
Counselors in Training (CIT's) will provide tutoring assistance to other participants at the Teen Center After School program for youth during the school year. Summertime CIT's will provide tutoring assistance to other participants at the teen center, will provide peer leadership for summer program activities and will assist in the facilitation of focus groups. 

REPORTS TO:
Program Director or Assistant Director of the Teen Center

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 
Responsible for assisting with activities at Teen Center.
Responsible for providing tutoring assistance for Teen Center participants After School Program (during the school year).
Act as a positive role model for other members of the program.
Assist with focus groups when appropriate.
Complete additional tasks as assigned by the Program Manager.
Trained in and able to implement crisis de-escalation techniques.
Trained in youth mediation skills (if applicable)Participate in all youth activities, including field trips.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Age requirement 14-18
Able to acquire and demonstrate appropriate work behavior including attendance, focus on job tasks, ability to follow through with instructions.
Provide a positive role model to others in the program.
Linguistic capacity to work with identified population.

Our benefits are competitive and include a 403(b) savings plan and generous time off (benefits may vary based on position and scheduled hours). 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The base pay range reflects what Catholic Charities reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role at the time of posting and may be modified from time to time. Actual compensation in this range may be determined based on other factors, including but not limited to work experience, education and specialty training.

Visit us at: www.ccab.org.



8/2025
Key Skills
Tutoring AssistancePeer LeadershipFocus Group FacilitationCrisis De-escalationYouth MediationRole ModelingFollowing InstructionsAttendance
Categories
Social ServicesEducationSports & Recreation
Benefits
403(b) Savings PlanGenerous Time Off