Residential Counselor

Justice Resource Institute; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,000 bonus for new Residential Counselors

$2,000 bilingual bonus

Health insurance

401K matching up to $800

Tuition reimbursement up to $4000 per year

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Justice Resource Institute is seeking dedicated Residential Counselors in Westborough, Massachusetts. This role involves supporting boys with emotional and mental health needs, working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must be passionate about helping youth and communicate effectively.

The position offers a competitive pay range of $19.00 to $25.00 per hour, along with multiple bonuses, medical benefits, and professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and experience with adolescents in similar settings.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Previous work experience with adolescents in a residential or inpatient setting preferred.
• Excellent organization and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Interact and communicate with residents, staff, families, and collaterals.
• Conduct and transport residents to scheduled activities.
• Complete shift paperwork including reports and incident reports.
• Follow and implement all treatment plans.
• Attend scheduled meetings and provide emergency shift coverage.

Skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Physical interventions

Verbal de-escalation

Experience with adolescents

Education

High School or better

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

We Are Offering A $1,000 Bonus For New Residential Counselors!

Who We Are Looking For:

Are you theResidential Counselorwe have been looking for? 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!

TheButler Centerprovides comprehensive treatment for boys (ages 12-21) with emotional and mental health diagnoses. Our staff support these boys in developing and practicing strategies that will enable them to manage their behavior.

Treatment is delivered by a multidisciplinary team comprised of licensed clinicians, educators (with certification in Special Education), and specially trained Youth Counselors the goal of enabling the boys in our service to return safely to the community.

Schedule: Full Time, 1st and 2nd Shift options 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:

• YOU will interact and communicate with residents, staff, families and collaterals in a professional manner.
• YOU will conduct and transport residents to scheduled recreation activities.
• YOU will complete shift paperwork including reports, communication, incident reports, and special plans.
• YOU will follow and implement all treatment plan addendums or special plans.
• YOU will attend scheduled staff meetings, required trainings, and provide emergency shift coverage as required.

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.
• Maintains valid driver’s license as transporting students is required.
• Candidates should have excellent organization and communication skills.
• Candidates with previous work experience with adolescents in a residential or inpatient setting are preferred.
• 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.

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.

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Education

• High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

• Drivers License

Experience

Previous work experience with adolescents in a residential or inpatient setting preferred.