Residential Counselor (Relief)

Justice Resource Institute; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,000 bilingual bonus

License reimbursement

Blue Cross medical benefits

Delta Dental benefits

401K matching up to $800/year

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off up to 19 days

Job summary

Centerpoint, operated by Justice Resource Institute, in Tewksbury, MA, seeks a Residential Counselor (Relief) to support emotionally distressed adolescent males in a 16-bed IRTP. You will help create a safe, structured environment and deliver engaging activities while upholding boundaries and safety.

The position offers an hourly wage of $19.00–$25.00, with potential overtime due to program needs. JRI provides training, benefits, and opportunities for licensure support.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must be 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide enriching daily activities for students such as arts and crafts, recreational activities including offsite field trips, and more.
• Create a safe and therapeutic community by supporting students in developing and by role modelling effective coping strategies.
• Help students discover what makes them feel competent and valued by developing life skills such as cooking, banking, vocational skills, and more.

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Centerpoint
365 East St
Tewksbury, MA 01876, USA

Centerpoint
365 East St
Tewksbury, MA 01876, USA

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 other than English!
• 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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Skills

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Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Psychology or related field.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

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