Overnight Assistant Residential Supervisor

Justice Resource Institute; Thompson (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

bilingual bonus

Job summary

Justice Resource Institute is seeking an Overnight Assistant Residential Supervisor in Thompson, CT, to support students at the Susan Wayne Center of Excellence and River Run Academy within a residential setting.

You will help maintain safety, supervise staff, and participate in training while working a shift that may include evenings, holidays, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Overnight supervisory role in a mental health setting.
• Residential program or mental health facility experience required.
• Must maintain valid driver’s license.
• Available to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure program safety and compliance with safety and security procedures while on site and during on-call rotations.
• Support the professional development of Residential Counselors through training and supervision.
• Support safety and well-being of students and staff within the residential program.
• Apply policies and procedures of the Susan Wayne Center of Excellence's Residential Department.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Residential program experience

Mental health facility experience

Education

High School or better

Job description

Overnight Assistant Residential Supervisor

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: ASSIS004322

• Posted : August 24, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Thompson, CT 06277, USA

Description

Who We Are Looking For:

Are you the Overnight Assistant Residential Supervisor we have been looking for? In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for educating others with a dynamic team by bringing an energetic and positive approach while working with our students!

The Susan Wayne Center of Excellence (SWCE) and the River Run Academy offer intensive residential, educational, medical, and clinical services for adolescent boys and girls who are mild to moderately cognitively impaired with concurrent behavioral, mental health, and medical issues. Located in rural Thompson, Connecticut, our state-of-the-art campus offers warm, home-like facilities in a pastoral setting.

Our students have often experienced complex trauma and often have not been successful in other settings. SWCE students typically require additional support in the classroom, as well as with emotional and behavioral difficulties, executive functioning, and life skills.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $19.00 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.

Due to the nature of our work and the youth who are depending on us, there are times where overtime may be mandated.

JRI Provides The Training So That:

• YOU will be able to ensure program safety and compliance with safety and security procedure while on site, and also through rotating on call coverage
• YOU will support the professional development of Residential Counselors through training and supervision.
• YOU will be able to support all efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of students.
• YOU will support staff and programming through your knowledge of the policies and procedures of the Susan Wayne Center of Excellence's Residential Department.

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 of age.
• Remain awake throughout overnight shift to ensure safety and wellbeing of students.
• Residential program or mental health facility experience required.
• Supervisory experience in Mental Health facility required.
• Maintains valid driver’s license as transporting students is required.
• Available to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as required.
• At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our students!
• Background and driving record checkswill 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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Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

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