Meaningful Day Coordinator

Community Resources For Justice, Inc.; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Community Resources for Justice, Inc. in Shrewsbury, MA is seeking a Meaningful Day Coordinator to join a compassionate team. This full-time, 40 hours/week, non-exempt role is based in Shrewsbury, MA and offers benefits.

The position starts at $19 per hour with opportunities for training and professional growth. Responsibilities include supervising and transporting clients, teaching new skills, modeling positive behavior, and documenting progress.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Candidate must be eligible for required certifications within the agency’s timeline.
• Must pass criminal and driver’s checks as part of the onboarding process.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and transport clients during assigned hours to appointments, interviews, and activities.
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• Provide coaching to help clients learn skills aligned with their Individual Service Plan.
• Administer medications and complete documentation like progress notes and weekly summaries.

Skills

Desire to help others

Valid Driver’s license

Reliable transportation

Certifications eligibility

Criminal and driving checks

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Meaningful Day Coordinator

Community Resources For Justice, Inc. Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, United States

About this position

About CRJ: Our Mission, Your Opportunity

Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing lives and strengthening communities through direct service, advocacy, and innovation. We operate across four core service lines:

• Community Strategies (CS): Supporting adults with developmental disabilities to live independently and thrive in their communities. Providing a range of top-quality residential and non-residential programs for men and women with intellectual or developmental disabilities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Our programs offer individual and group treatment and are geared toward promoting independence and improving life skills. Clients also receive support with job development, on-the-job coaching, and educational opportunities.
• Reentry Services (RS): Supporting people leaving incarceration to make positive, sustainable life transitions. We firmly believe that change is possible and attainable for all that we serve. With a strict focus on outcomes, the Reentry Services Division is committed to delivering contemporary and evidence-based services to the individuals in our care. Through delivering innovative programming and collaborating with community agencies, we provide hope and support to our clients as they make safe and successful transitions into their communities.
• Crime & Justice Institute (CJI): Driving bold, transformative improvements in adult and youth justice systems by working with local, state, and national criminal justice organizations to improve public safety and the delivery of justice. The CJI team brings decades of experience developing evidence-based, data-driven policies, managing complex processes with diverse stakeholders, and driving systems-level organizational change. Our energetic staff and network of consultants come from a variety of backgrounds.
• Family Reentry (FRE): At Family Reentry, we address the often-intertwining problems of behavioral health, domestic violence, reentry, recidivism, and risks to youth by offering evidence-based interventions to provide support and effect positive change. We offer a holistic approach by working to connect clients to basic needs and offering support to create change and increase stronger coping and life skills.

CRJ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in all its forms and encourage candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences to apply.

About the role

RJ wants you to join our growing team of compassionate and dependable Residential Counselors to support the wonderful individuals we serve!

This is a Full-time, 40 hours/week, non-exempt position that will be working in our Shrewsbury , MA location.

This position is eligible for benefits and has a starting rate of $19/hr.

This is a fantastic opportunity to receive valuable training to not only start your career, but also to advance it.

CRJ offers opportunities for tremendous career advancement and professional development.

Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday or Sunday through Thursday position 8am-4pm

What you'll do

• Supervise and transport clients during assigned hours; this may include job interviews, medical appointments, weekly recreation, religious services, and shopping trips
• Support and teach clients new skills including, but not limited to, specific goals in the clients’ Individual Service Plan
• Acting as a positive role model for the client to support attaining the highest quality of life while maintaining their safety in all settings
• Administering medications and completing appropriate documentation in a timely manner, such as progress notes, weekly summaries, and attendance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Desire to make a genuine difference in the lives of others
• Must pass required certifications in the allotted time set forth by the agency
• Must pass a criminal and driver’s check