Residential Counselor

Veterans Inc; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

Veterans Inc. is seeking part-time, 1st shift residential counselors for our ESG program in Worcester, MA. The team provides 24/7 support, with a typical stay for residents under 12 months and up to two years in the program.

Base pay starts at $20/hour with a $2 shift differential for 2nd/3rd shifts; per diems earn $25/hour. Responsibilities include safety, relationship-building with clients and staff, detailed reporting, and ensuring security on site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year experience in security, residential or direct care services.
• Must be able to pass a CORI/background check.
• Compliance with Vaccination Policy (COVID-19); exemptions considered.
• Must be willing to submit to a drug test.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains positive relationships with clients, staff, volunteers and visitors.
• Maintains resident safety and confidentiality; conducts bag checks, breathalyzer and random drug tests; forwards calls for residents.
• Prepares and submits detailed shift and incident reports.
• Maintains safety and security of the building, vehicles and property on site.
• First responder for client-related emergencies; CPR/First Aid/Narcan trained.
• Other special projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

1 year experience in security/direct/2

CORI/background check

Vaccination policy compliance

Drug test willingness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

With the belief that they were there when we needed them, so we must be there now that they need us, Veterans Inc. is the largest provider of supportive services to Veterans and their families in New England. We are seeking to fill Residential Counselor positions and add valuable members to our team to accomplish our mission!

This individual is part of a 24/7 team responsible for the safety and welfare veterans residing in our Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program. The veteran can remain in the program for up to two years but the typical stay is less than 12 months.

We are currently hiring:

Part Time, 1st shift Per diem employees.

The hourly base rate starts at $20.00 an hour.

There is a $2 shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift.

Per diems earn a flat rate of $25 per hour.

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAY TO DAY:

• Develops and maintains positive relationships with the clients, staff, volunteers and visitors.
• Maintains resident safety and confidentiality. Utilize the wand to check all bags as residents enter the facility; administering breathalyzer and random drug tests to all clients; and forward incoming calls for residents.
• Prepares and submits detailed shift and incident reports of all activities, incidents and emergencies that occur during shift.
• Maintains safety and security of the building, company vehicles, and all Veterans Inc. property on site.
• First responder for client-related emergencies, RC are trained in CPR, First Aid, and Narcan administration.
• Other special projects and duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE:

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience working in security, residential or direct care services.
• Must be able to successfully pass a CORI/Background records check.
• Compliance with Veterans Inc. COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Religious and Medical Exemptions are considered.
• Must be willing to submit to and successfully pass a drug test.

For more information, or to apply now; visit our website. Please do not mail, email, or fax your cover letter/resume as we are limited to only accepting completed applications through our career page. Mailed, emailed, or faxed cover letter, resume, and applications will not be reviewed.

Veterans Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status.

If you need assistance completing an application please contact [e-mail].

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Agencies are requested not to contact Veterans Inc. with recruiting inquiries.