Residential Counselor (Relief)

Justice Resource Institute Inc; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Massachusetts is seeking a Relief Residential Counselor to join their dynamic team. The role involves supporting adolescents in a group home setting, focusing on trauma-informed care and life skills development. The ideal candidate will be passionate about helping others, possess strong communication skills, and be available for various shifts. JRI offers competitive benefits, including professional development opportunities and a bilingual bonus.

Benefits

Bilingual bonus

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Maintains a valid driver’s license.
• Available to work evenings, holidays, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support students in developing life skills.
• Provide enriching daily activities.
• Ensure a safe therapeutic environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Coping Strategies

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Are you the Relief Residential Counselor we have been looking for? In this position, 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!

Journey Home is an intensive Group Home setting for adolescents that specializes in trauma-informed care. Journey Home provides 24-hour comprehensive care including a full clinical staff, nursing staff, and direct care staff.

Mandatory staff meetings and/or supervisions are held on Wednesdays.

Due to the nature of our work and the youth who depend on us, there are times when overtime may be mandated.

JRI Provides The Training So That:

• You will be able to develop your skills in providing enriching daily activities for our students such as arts and crafts, recreational activities including offsite field trips, and more!
• You will be able to create a safe and therapeutic community by supporting students in developing and role modeling effective coping strategies.
• You will help students discover what makes them feel competent and valued by working with them to develop life skills such as cooking, banking, vocational skills, and more. Your day-to-day work will support students in developing a sense of self and provide them with 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 other than English!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover registration costs and annual fees for professional licenses such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN, and more!
• Access to excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including a 401K match up to $800 a year and a pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to nearly $4,000 per year and discounted tuition rates at 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 a valid driver’s license as transporting students is required.
• Available to work evenings, holidays, and weekend shifts as required.
• At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to ensure a safe therapeutic environment 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 diploma or higher.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

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