Residential Counselor (2nd Shift)

Justice Resource Institute Inc; Oakdale (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual bonus

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Chesterfield Group Home in Connecticut is seeking an enthusiastic direct care staff member to work the 2nd shift with youth involved with the Connecticut DCF. You will learn to provide direct care, support growth, and maintain a safe environment.

This entry‑level role offers hourly pay from 19 to 25 USD, overtime as needed, bilingual bonus opportunities, and generous benefits including health, retirement, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care within the group home per policies.
• Support development and growth of youth with emotional challenges.
• Maintain a safe, engaging environment and model positive behaviors.

Skills

Teamwork

Learning orientation

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual to come join our direct care team at Chesterfield Group Home! Our program supports the development and growth of young adults involved with the Connecticut DCF who have experienced significant emotional challenges.

Schedule: 2nd Shift

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.

We Provide The Training So That:

• You will learn how to provide direct care within the group home outlined by agency and program policies.
  
• Learn how to support the development and growth of young adults who have experienced significant emotional challenges.
• Become knowledgeable in how to lead by example and role model for all staff and students.
• Learn effective skills to better serve the young adults at our group home by displaying creative engagement tactics, and provide a safe environment for them to be successful.
• Learn to work as an integral part of an active and engaged team.
• You will assist in handling special projects as assigned by the Administrative Team, or designee.

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 or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent required, college degree preferred. Come ready to learn and we will provide all the resources necessary for you to excel!
• Valid Drivers License required.
• Be able to establish clear professional boundaries, work as a team member and consistently implement all policies and procedures, rules and regulations of JRI.
• 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.

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Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

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