Residential Counselor � weekends overnight shift

Community Teamwork Inc; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 28,364 - 29,218; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Career advancement and professional development

5% 401(k) contribution

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Community Teamwork Inc is seeking a Residential Counselor for weekends, working from 12AM to 8AM every Saturday and Sunday. The role involves supporting young adult clients (ages 18-24) in an emergency shelter by providing life skills and overseeing site operations.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma and exceptional communication and organizational skills. Benefits include paid sick leave and a 401(k) contribution. Join a mission-driven team making a difference!

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent education.
• Excellent customer service, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills in basic computer software and data collection.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with screening and orientation of new clients.
• Provide guidance on the daily activity schedule and house rules.
• Enforce program rules, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee site security and safety.
• Complete housekeeping duties.
• Ensure daily chores are done.
• Provide emergency crisis management.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Residential Counselor – weekends overnight shift: every Saturday and Sunday 12AM-8AM

Pay Range $20.59 - $21.21 per hour + $3.00 per hour shift differential for working overnight shift

Position Summary

We have an opening for an individual to work in our Young Adult Shelter Staff program. Residential Counselors are responsible for working closely with young adult (ages 18-24) clients in a congregate emergency residential shelter site to provide life skills support to individuals who are staying at the shelter. This position also provides oversight of site operations, which includes enforcing safety measures, program rules, and expectations using a trauma-informed and client centered approach.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Assist with screening, intake activities and orientation of new clients into the shelter program
• Provide guidance and information to clients regarding the daily activity schedule, house rules, and policies
• Adhere to and enforce program rules, policies, and procedures
• Oversee security and safety
• Complete housekeeping duties
• Ensure daily chores are completed
• Provide emergency crisis management to individuals
• Uphold the values of CTI – Equity, Integrity, Compassion

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent education
• Excellent customer service, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Proficient computer skills in basic computer software and data collection
• Reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of previous experience working with individuals in need of social services (preferably low-income individuals)
• Experience in youth programming
• Experience working with vulnerable populations
• Demonstrated experience supporting underrepresented communities

Benefits

• Paid sick leave
• Career advancement and professional development
• 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan whether you participate on your own or not
• Great coworkers and a great mission with an outstanding Community Action Agency
• The stated pay range represents the Agency’s good-faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation within the range will be based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications

Equal Opportunity Employer – Vets/Disabled