Drop In Coach (Part-time)

Justice Resource Institute; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Health benefits

401K matching up to $800/year

Job summary

Justice Resource Institute is seeking a Drop In Coach for Rediscovery Independent Living in Needham, MA. This part-time position offers 8-15 hours per week with a pay range of $21.00 to $25.00 per hour.

You will visit independent living apartments to help ensure residents follow program rules and maintain a safe living environment. The role requires a HS diploma, being 21+, driving license, and background checks.

Qualifications

• 21+ years old.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with older at-risk youth and young adults (17-23 y.o.) preferred.
• Residential program or mental health program experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for individuals by dropping in to their independent apartment to help ensure program rule compliance.
• Maintain a safe independent living apartment by performing searches for contraband.
• Provide crisis management during visits with youth.

Skills

Verbal de-escalation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Drop In Coach at Rediscovery Independent Living! We are an independent living program that houses young men and women ages 18 to 24 years old in small efficient-type apartments or shared living housing. Our program is designed to support the youth we serve as they become successful and productive community members.

Schedule: This position is part-time, 8-15 hours a week.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $21.00 to $25.00 per hour. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.

We Provide The Training So That:

• Provide support for the individuals we serve by “dropping in” in their independent apartment setting to help ensure compliance with program rules
• Help maintain a safe independent living apartment by providing searches for contraband that are not allowed in our programs.
• Provide crisis management if there were to be a crisis during a visit to one of the individuals we serve.

Why JRI?

• Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with older at-risk youth and young adults (17-23 y.o.) preferred.
• Residential program or mental health program experience required; experience working with specialized populations of adolescents required.
• At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our youth!
• Must have an active driver’s license.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

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Education

Required

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

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