Residential counselors coordinate activities for residents of care and treatment institutions, boarding schools, college fraternities or sororities, children homes, or similar establishments. Their work includes developing or assisting in the development of program plans for individuals, maintaining household records, and assigning rooms. They counsel residents in identifying and resolving social or other problems. They order supplies and determine need for maintenance, repairs, and furnishings. There are approximately 1,080-1,320 residential counselors currently employed in Sacramento and Yolo Counties.
Few jobs are union.
About 35-40 job openings are projected per year due to a net increase in occupation size. Most employers require about 1-3 years of prior experience. Some jobs are 15-35 hours per week. Most employers recruit applicants through newspaper advertisements. A few employers provde a base wage plus food and housing.