Residential Counselor (Relief)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual bonus

License reimbursement

Health benefits

401K with match

Pension after 5 years

Tuition reimbursement

Discounted tuition

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Justice Resource Institute Inc seeks a Residential Counselor (Relief) to help create a safe, therapeutic environment for emotionally disturbed adolescent males. You will join a dynamic team, facilitating daily activities and supporting residents to develop essential life skills.

The role emphasizes energetic, positive, and boundary-driven work with a commitment to youth wellbeing. Overtime may be required due to shift needs.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred; High School Diploma required.
• Residential program or mental health program experience preferred; experience working with specialized populations of adolescents preferred.
• Able to work independently while under the guidance of a supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and therapeutic atmosphere for residents and staff.
• Engage adolescents in daily activities, arts and crafts, and recreational outings.
• Support students in developing life skills such as cooking, banking, and vocational skills.
• Work with a team to ensure safety and well-being of residents.

Skills

Adolescent care

Boundaries

Teamwork

Energetic

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Are you the Residential Counselor (Relief)we have been looking for? In this position, youwillbe ableto conveyyourpassionforhelping otherswith a dynamic teamby bringing anenergetic and positive approachwhile working with our youth!

Centerpoint is a 16-bed Intensive Residential Treatment Program (IRTP) for emotionally disturbed adolescent males. The primary mission of Centerpoint is the treatment and rehabilitation of adolescent males with mental illness and challenging behaviors. Centerpoint provides a secure, clinically intensive residential program that enhances growth and coping skills. The program’s ultimate goal is to enable each resident to attain optimal psychological and social growth; to transition to a less restrictive setting and eventually into the greater community.

The ideal candidate will love working with adolescents, be energetic, positive, disciplined, have excellent boundaries and will thrive in a fast-paced environment. As a Residential Counselor, you will take pride in working with a team who strives to make every day a little bit better for a group of adolescents while ensuring the safety and well-being of residents and staff.

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:

• YOUwill be able to develop your skills in providing enriching daily activitiesfor our studentssuch asarts and crafts,recreational activities including offsite fieldtrips,andmore!
• YOU willbe able to create a safe and therapeuticcommunitybysupporting students in developingandbyrole modelingeffective copingstrategies.
• YOU will helpstudentsdiscover what makes them feel competent and valuedby working with themto develop life skills suchas cooking, banking, vocational skills, and more.Yourday-to-dayworkwillsupport studentsindeveloping a sense of selfandprovide them the 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 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.
• Retirementbenefits including401K matched up to $800 a yearand pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional developmentopportunitiessuch as tuition reimbursement up toalmost$4000 per yearand 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 to19days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age.

Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred; High School Diploma required.

Residential program or mental health program experience preferred; experience working with specialized populations of adolescents preferred.

Able to work independently while under the guidance of a supervisor.

• At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our residents!
• Available to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as required.

Maintains valid driver’s license as transporting residents is required.

• 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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Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Psychology or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

Equal Opportunity Employer
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