Residential Counselor

Justice Resource Institute; Swansea (MA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual bonus for new hires

Reimbursement for professional license registration costs

Health insurance benefits

401K matched up to $800 annually

Paid time off up to 19 days in the first year

Job summary

A social services organization located in Swansea, Massachusetts, is seeking a Residential Counselor who is passionate about making a difference in students' lives. This role involves providing daily activities, supporting students with coping mechanisms, and developing their life skills. Offering a salary ranging from $19.00 to $25.00 per hour, this position also includes various employee benefits, a bilingual bonus, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Experience in a residential or mental health setting preferred.
• Valid driver's license required for transporting students.

Responsibilities

• Develop enriching daily activities for students.
• Support students in developing coping strategies.
• Assist students with life skills such as cooking and vocational skills.

Skills

Ability to provide daily activities for students

Effective coping strategies

Life skills development

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you passionate about social justice and ready to make a difference in the lives of our students? As a Residential Counselor, 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 our students!

Swansea Wood School is a residential treatment setting for adolescents that specializes in trauma-informed care. Swansea Wood provides 24‑hour comprehensive care including a school on site, a full clinical staff, nursing staff, and direct care staff.

Multiple options for schedules to accommodate work‑life balance. Three, four and five day work weeks available.

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:

• YOUwill be able to develop your skills in providing enriching daily activitiesfor our studentssuch asarts and crafts,recreational activities including offsite fieldtrips,andmore!
• YOU willbe able to create a safe and therapeuticcommunitybysupporting students in developingandbyrole modelingeffective copingstrategies.
• YOU will helpstudentsdiscover what makes them feel competent and valuedby working with themto develop life skills suchas cooking, banking, vocational skills, and more.Yourday-to-dayworkwillsupport studentsindeveloping a sense of selfandprovide 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 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.
• Residential or Mental Health setting experience preferred.
• 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.

Education

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Drivers License

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