Relief Residential Counselor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual bonus $2,000

License reimbursement for professional

Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental

401K matched up to $800

Pension after 5 years

Tuition reimbursement up to $4000

Wellness resources

Paid time off up to 19 days

Job summary

River’s Edge Group Home, part of Justice Resource Institute Inc., seeks Relief Residential Counselors in Thompson, CT to support and care for adolescent girls aged 13–20 with behavioral and mental health challenges.

You will provide direct care, supervise residents, and model professional behavior while maintaining safety and routine. JRI offers bilingual bonuses, license reimbursement, health/dental coverage, retirement benefits, tuition assistance, wellness resources, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• High School Diploma required; some college preferred.
• Experience in a group home, residential program or mental health setting preferred.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct care responsibilities within the group home.
• Direct supervision of students within the group home while maintaining safety procedures.
• Lead by example and model professional behavior; handle special projects as assigned.

Skills

Direct care

Supervision

Professional behavior

Education

Driver's License

Tools

High School Diploma

Job description

River’s Edge Group Homeis a therapeutic group home, located inThompson, CT, on the border of JRI’s Susan Wayne Center of Excellence. The program serves adolescent girls ages 13 – 20, who often present with concurrent behavioral, mental health, and cognitive challenges.

We are seekingRelief Residential Counselors to effectively support the development and growth of young adults who have experienced significant emotional challenges. Our residential counselors are passionate about learning effective skills to better serve these young adults, display creative engagement tactics, and provide a safe environment for them to be successful. We take pride in our ability to maintain the consistent, structured routines of the program while also providing safety and regulation through twenty-four hour supervision and direct care.

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.

What You'll Do

• Perform direct care responsibilities within the group home.
• Direct supervision of students within the group home while maintaining the safety and security procedures as outlined by agency and program policy and procedures.
• Lead by example and role model for all staff and students appropriate professional behavior within a group home setting. Handle special projects as assigned by the Administrative Team, or designee.

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.
• Must have High School Diploma. Some college education preferred.
• Experience is a group home, residential program or mental health facility preferred.
• Valid Drivers License.
• 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 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.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

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