Residential Counselor (Relief) — Flexible Shifts

Justice Resource Institute; Swansea (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual bonus

License reimbursement for professional

Health insurance

401K matched up to $800 a year

Tuition reimbursement up to almost $4,

Paid time off 19 days

Job summary

Justice Resource Institute's Swansea Wood School in Swansea, MA seeks a Residential Counselor (Relief) to engage with students with compassion and energy, contributing to a supportive, safe therapeutic environment.

You will participate in daily activities, help students build life skills, and model coping strategies while working with a dedicated clinical team. Overtime may be required; schedules offer flexibility with 3-5 day work weeks.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Residential or Mental Health setting experience preferred.
• Maintains valid driver’s license as transporting students is required.
• Available to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Education

High School or better

Job description

Justice Resource Institute's Swansea Wood School in Swansea, MA seeks a Residential Counselor (Relief) to engage with students with compassion and energy, contributing to a supportive, safe therapeutic environment.

You will participate in daily activities, help students build life skills, and model coping strategies while working with a dedicated clinical team. Overtime may be required; schedules offer flexibility with 3-5 day work weeks.