Residential Counselors - 1 Full Time Evenings, 1 Full Time Nights, 1 PT Weekends (every other w[...]

Community Teamwork; Lowell (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Community Teamwork is looking for passionate Residential Counselors to support individuals in a congregate emergency shelter. Responsible for guiding clients through life skills and enforcing safety measures, the role offers a chance to make a significant impact. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication and crisis management skills, along with a commitment to community service. With competitive benefits and a supportive environment, this role is perfect for those seeking to foster positive change.

Benefits

4 weeks of Paid Time Off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

12 paid holidays

Paid sick leave

401K retirement plan contribution

Qualifications

• 1 year experience working with individuals in need of social services preferred.
• Bilingual skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide life skills support to clients in a shelter environment.
• Oversee site operations, ensuring safety and adherence to program rules.

Skills

Customer service

Crisis management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Residential Counselors - 1 Full Time Evenings, 1 Full Time Nights, 1 PT Weekends (every other weekend)

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Residential Counselors - 1 Full Time Evenings, 1 Full Time Nights, 1 PT Weekends (every other weekend)

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Full Time Nights - M-F 12AM-8AM

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Residential Counselors

Full Time Evenings - M-F 4PM-12AM

Full Time Nights - M-F 12AM-8AM

Part-time - Saturdays & Sundays 8am-4pm. Every other weekend

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Are you interested in a position that will make a difference in your life and the lives of others? Community Teamwork is a private non-profit organization with over 650 employees, and we are a catalyst for social change. We leverage our programs, our partnerships, and our collective voice to foster equity, compassion, and community engagement by creating housing, education, and economic opportunities.

At Community Teamwork, our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial and emotional wellness.

We Offer

• Pay (for this role): starting at $20.59
• Casual work environment
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 12 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Career advancement and professional development
• 5% contribution to your 401K retirement plan whether you participate on your own or not
• Great coworkers and a great mission with an outstanding Community Action Agency
• Full benefits package available only for the full-time roles*
  
  

We have an opening for individuals to work in our Shelter Staff program. Residential Counselors are responsible for working closely with 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 include enforcing safety measures, program rules, and evening expectations using a trauma informed and client centered approach. Other responsibilities include: assisting with screening, intake activities and orientation of new clients into the shelter program; providing guidance and information to clients regarding the daily activity schedule, house rules and policies; overseeing security and safety; completing housekeeping duties; ensuring daily chores are completed; providing emergency crisis management to individuals.

Qualifications Include

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 1 year previous experience working with individuals in need of social services (preferably low income individuals) strongly preferred
• Excellent customer service, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Excellent crisis management skills
• Proficient computer skills required in basic computer software and data collection
• Good attention to detail
• Bilingual skills preferred
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer – Vets/Disabled

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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