Overnight Residential Counselor (Part Time)

Justice Resource Institute; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Overnight Residential Counselor to join their dynamic team. This part-time role involves working with youth in a therapeutic environment, where you will support their development by role modeling effective coping strategies and life skills. The organization values respect, collaboration, and opportunity, ensuring every employee feels valued and supported. With comprehensive training provided, you will play a crucial role in fostering a safe community while enjoying benefits such as professional development opportunities, wellness programs, and generous paid time off. If you are dedicated to making a meaningful impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

$2,000 bilingual bonus

Reimbursement for professional license fees

Blue Cross medical benefits

Delta Dental benefits

401K matched up to $800

Pension after 5 years

Tuition reimbursement up to $4000

Discounted tuition rates

Employee engagement groups

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Ability to remain awake throughout the overnight shift.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and therapeutic community for youth.
• Support students in developing life skills like cooking and banking.

Skills

Coping Strategies

Life Skills Development

Verbal De-escalation

Physical Interventions

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overnight Residential Counselor (Part Time)

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: OVERN003167

Posted: March 31, 2025

Part-Time

Locations

Cohannet Academy
60 Hodges Ave
Taunton, MA 02780, USA

Are you the Overnight Residential Counselor (Part Time) we have been looking for? In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others with a dynamic team by bringing an energetic and positive approach while working with youth that we serve!

Cohannet Academy is an Intensive Residential Treatment Program for adolescents that specializes in trauma informed care. Cohannet provides 24-hour comprehensive care including a school on site, a full clinical staff, nursing staff, and direct care staff.

Schedule: Part-time, 16 hrs per week; Sunday and Thursday 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM

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 create a safe and therapeutic community by supporting students in developing and by role modeling effective coping strategies.
• YOU will help students discover what makes them feel competent and valued by working with them to develop life skills such as cooking, banking, vocational skills, and more. Your day-to-day work will support students in developing a sense of self and provide them the skills to be successful in their next steps.

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 other than English!
• 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 youth that we serve.
• Maintains valid driver’s license as transporting youth that we serve is required.
• Available to work 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 youth that we serve!
• 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.