Residential Counselor (FT-32hrs)

Community Resources for Justice; Paxton (MA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Community Resources for Justice is hiring Residential Counselors in Paxton, MA. This full-time, 32-hours/week non-exempt role starts at $18/hour and includes benefits. The position involves supervising and transporting clients, supporting skill-building per Individual Service Plans, and modeling positive behavior to ensure safety and wellbeing.

Schedule includes some evenings and weekends. The organization emphasizes training, career advancement, and professional development opportunities for

Qualifications

• Must pass required certifications in the allotted time set forth by the agency.
• Must pass a criminal background check and driving record check.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and transport clients during assigned hours, including appointments and activities.
• Support clients in gaining new skills aligned with Individual Service Plans.
• Be a positive role model to help clients achieve quality of life and safety.
• Administer medications and complete timely documentation (progress notes, summaries).

Skills

Valid Driver's license

Reliability

Desire to help others

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

About This Position
CRJ wants you to join our growing team of compassionate and dependable Residential Counselors to support the wonderful individuals we serve!

This is a full-time , 32-hours/week , non-exempt position that will be working in our Paxton, MA location. This position is eligible for benefits and has a starting rate of $18/hr.

This is a fantastic opportunity to receive valuable training to not only start your career, but also to advance it. CRJ offers opportunities for tremendous career advancement and professional development.

Schedule: Monday 3:00pm-11:00pm, Friday 7:00am-3:00pm, Saturday 7:00am-3:00pm, 3:00pm-11:00pm (Double)

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervise and transport clients during assigned hours; this may include job interviews, medical appointments, weekly recreation, religious services, and shopping trips


• Support and teach clients new skills including, but not limited to, specific goals in the clients’ Individual Service Plan


• Acting as a positive role model for the client to support attaining the highest quality of life while maintaining their safety in all settings


• Administering medications and completing appropriate documentation in a timely manner, such as progress notes, weekly summaries, and attendance.

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent


• Valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation


• Desire to make a genuine difference in the lives of others


• Must pass required certifications in the allotted time set forth by the agency


• Must pass a criminal and driver’s check

About CRJ: Our Mission, Your Opportunity

• Community Strategies (CS): Supporting adults with developmental disabilities to live independently and thrive in their communities. Providing a range of top-quality residential and non‑resident programs for men and women with intellectual or developmental disabilities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Our programs offer individual and group treatment and are geared toward promoting independence and improving life skills. Clients also receive support with job development, on‑the‑job coaching, and educational opportunities.


• Reentry Services (RS): Supporting people leaving incarceration to make positive, sustainable life transitions. We firmly believe that change is possible and attainable for all that we serve. With a strict focus on outcomes, the Reentry Services Division is committed to delivering contemporary and evidence‑based services to the individuals in our care. Through delivering innovative programming and collaborating with community agencies, we provide hope and support to our clients as they make safe and successful transitions into their communities.


• Crime & Justice Institute (CJI): Driving bold, transformative improvements in adult and youth justice systems by working with local, state, and national criminal justice organizations to improve public safety and the delivery of justice. The CJI team brings decades of experience developing evidence‑based, data‑driven policies, managing complex processes with diverse stakeholders, and driving systems‑level organizational change. Our energetic staff and network of consultants come from a variety of backgrounds.


• Family Reentry (FRE): At Family Reentry, we address the often‑intertwining problems of behavioral health, domestic violence, reentry, recidivism, and risks to youth by offering evidence‑based interventions to provide support and effect positive change. We offer a holistic approach by working to connect clients to basic needs and offering support to create change and increase stronger coping and life skills.

CRJ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in all its forms and encourage candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences to apply.