Residential Counselor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual bonus of $2000

Healthcare benefits from Blue Cross

401(k) matching and pension

Tuition reimbursement up to $4000

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A local non-profit organization is seeking a dedicated Residential Counselor in Taunton, MA, to support youth with a focus on trauma-informed care. The successful candidate will engage with adolescents using a positive approach while providing guidance in daily activities. Responsibilities include creating a safe community, helping youth develop life skills, and supporting a therapeutic environment. This full-time position includes weekends, with a pay range of $19.00 to $25.00 per hour, along with generous benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Maintains a valid driver’s license; transportation of youth is required.
• Available to work evenings, holidays, and weekend shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills for daily enrichment activities for youth.
• Support youth in developing and role-modeling effective coping strategies.
• Help youth discover skills for self-competence and value.

Skills

Passion for helping others

Ability to convey energetic and positive approach

Skill in providing daily therapeutic activities

Effective coping strategies modeling

Life skills development

Education

High School or better

Job description

Job Overview

Are you the Residential Counselor 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.

Location

Cohannet Academy
60 Hodges Ave
Taunton, MA 02780, USA

Schedule

Full‑Time; 2nd Shift 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM including weekends.

Compensation

The pay range 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 actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. Overtime may be mandated at times.

Training & Development

• You will develop skills in providing enriching daily activities for youth, such as arts and crafts, recreational activities, off‑site field trips, and more.
• You will create a safe and therapeutic community by supporting youth in developing and role‑modeling effective coping strategies.
• You will help youth 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 youth in developing a sense of self and provide them the skills to be successful in their next steps.

Reasons to Join

• 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 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 excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including a 401(k) matched up to $800 a year and a pension after five years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4,000 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 the first year and much more.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Maintains a valid driver’s license; transportation of youth is required.
• Available to work evenings, holidays, and weekend shifts as required.
• Will be trained to provide physical interventions and verbal de‑escalations to maintain a safe therapeutic atmosphere for youth.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Education & Experience

High School or better.

Required license: Driver’s License.

Equity Statement

JRI is an equal opportunity employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.