Residential Counselor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual bonus

License reimbursement

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Justice Resource Institute (JRI) at the Merrimack Center is seeking a Residential Counselor to support adolescents in an Intensive Residential Treatment Program. This role involves leading engaging activities, ensuring safety, and modeling coping strategies within a therapeutic community.

Responsibilities include facilitating life-skills development and coordinating with a clinical team. Evening and weekend shifts are required; drivers license is needed.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Maintains valid driver’s license as transporting students is required.
• Available to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide enriching daily activities for students (arts and crafts, recreational activities, field trips).
• Create a safe, therapeutic community by supporting students and modeling coping strategies.
• Help students develop life skills (cooking, banking, vocational skills) and prepare them for next steps.

Education

High School or better

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

Are you theResidential Counselorwe have been looking for? In this position, youwillbe ableto conveyyourpassionforhelping otherswith a dynamic teamby bringing anenergetic and positive approachwhile working with our students!

TheMerrimack Centeris an Intensive Residential Treatment Program for adolescents that specializes intraumainformed care.The Merrimack Center provides 24-hour comprehensive care including a school on site, a full clinical staff, nursing staff, and direct care staff.

Schedule:

Sunday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM, Tuesday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Wednesday Off, Thursday 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Friday and Saturday Off

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.
• Retirementbenefits including401K matched up to $800 a yearand pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional developmentopportunitiessuch as tuition reimbursement up toalmost$4000 per yearand 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 to19days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age.
• 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.

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Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

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