Residential Director

Justice Resource Institute; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Residential Director to lead a dynamic team at the Butler Center. This role involves overseeing the care and treatment of adolescents with emotional and mental health challenges, ensuring adherence to residential systems, and designing engaging program schedules. You'll work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to create a positive and inclusive environment for both staff and students. If you are dedicated to making a difference and have a strong background in residential services, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join us in fostering a supportive community where everyone can thrive.

Benefits

Bilingual bonus of $2,000

Tuition reimbursement up to $4000

401K matching up to $800

Pension after 5 years

Access to Blue Cross medical benefits

Delta Dental benefits

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct and supervisory experience in residential services.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Residential Department and ensure care for students.
• Design and implement residential program schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Crisis Intervention

Communication Skills

Cultural Competency

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location:

Butler Center
288 Lyman Street
Ste #3
Westborough, MA 01581, USA

Are you the Residential Director we have been looking for? In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others with a dynamic team by bringing an energetic and positive approach while working with our clients!

The Butler Center provides comprehensive treatment for boys (ages 12-21) with emotional and mental health diagnoses. Our staff support these boys in developing and practicing strategies that will enable them to manage their behavior.

Treatment is delivered by a multidisciplinary team comprised of licensed clinicians, educators (with certification in Special Education), and specially trained Youth Counselors the goal of enabling the boys in our service to return safely to the community.

Schedule: Monday 2nd shift, Tuesday 2nd shift, Wednesday 1st shift, Thursday 1st shift, Friday 2nd shift

Due to the nature of our work and the youth who are depending on us, there are times where overtime may be mandated.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the Residential Department with the Senior Residential Department members and provide care and treatment of our students.
• Ensure all Residential systems are being followed and completed on a daily basis and provide on-call coverage.
• Design and implement residential program schedules, including adequate time for ADLs, chores, evening and weekend activities.
• Ensure that the residential admissions process is followed, including orientation to the program routines and rules, and check of belongings.
• Provide constant oversight of scheduling procedures; ensure staffing ratios are met and provide accountability and disciplinary action as needed for all Residential Staff.
• Function as a member of the Administrative Team, providing input into problem solving and process design.
• Lead residential meetings and trainings, and run residential shifts when needed.

Why JRI?

• Be who you are! JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve.
• 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.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee resource groups (including multicultural affinity groups, LGBTQ+ advocacy, employee engagement groups, etc.), self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full-time employees in your first year and much more!

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Bachelor's degree in a human services field preferred.
• At least five years of direct and supervisory experience in the provision of residential services in a residential adolescent setting preferred.
• Knowledge of the needs of specialized populations of adolescents; understanding of the range of interventions and treatment required by this population.
• At least two years of hardware secure treatment supervisory experience.
• Ability to be certified in DYS Crisis Intervention Model.
• On-call responsibilities; overtime may be required.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license as transporting students is required.
• Must have access to transportation.
• Ability to express ideas clearly in both written and oral communications.
• Ability to independently plan and organize one’s own schedule and activities to successfully complete all required tasks.
• Knowledge of Microsoft computer systems.
• Demonstrate awareness of racial bias and actively work to reduce/eliminate it.
• Ability to complete tasks with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Demonstrate respect for cultural and linguistic differences; practice active cultural and linguistic responsiveness.
• Deliver services while demonstrating respect for and awareness of cultural and linguistic differences.
• Facilitate family, community and natural support connections that meet the cultural and linguistic preferences of individuals served.
• Promote a positive and inclusive work environment where staff members of all backgrounds feel they belong, are included and valued.
• Develop Professional Development goals with supervisor and/or supervisees to strengthen understanding of and engagement in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
• Engage in supervision, holding space for cultural differences and power dynamics.
• Available to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as required.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.