Overnight Residential Counselor - Trauma-Informed Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual bonus for new hires

License reimbursement

Medical & Dental benefits

401K retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Paid time off

Job summary

Justice Resource Institute in Swansea, MA is seeking an Overnight Residential Counselor to support adolescents in a trauma-informed residential setting. You will work with a dynamic team to create a safe, therapeutic community and model coping strategies for students.

The role offers shift-based pay of $19–$25 per hour, overtime may be required, and benefits including license reimbursement, health/dental, retirement, tuition assistance, and a bilingual bonus for new hires who speak a second

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Remain awake throughout overnight shift to ensure safety and wellbeing of students.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and therapeutic community by supporting students and role modeling effective coping strategies.
• Help students develop life skills such as cooking, banking, vocational skills, and more to build self and future success.
• Learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to ensure the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our students.

Skills

Overnight supervision

De-escalation

Coping strategies modeling

Education

High School or better

Job description

Justice Resource Institute in Swansea, MA is seeking an Overnight Residential Counselor to support adolescents in a trauma-informed residential setting. You will work with a dynamic team to create a safe, therapeutic community and model coping strategies for students.

The role offers shift-based pay of $19–$25 per hour, overtime may be required, and benefits including license reimbursement, health/dental, retirement, tuition assistance, and a bilingual bonus for new hires who speak a second