Residential Support Specialist: Growth & Impact

Community Resources for Justice; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) is hiring Residential Counselors in Fitchburg, MA. This full-time, 40-hours/week, non-exempt position offers benefits and starts at $18/hr, with shifts across First/Second schedules.

You will supervise transport and support clients, teach life skills, serve as a positive role model, and manage medication documentation. CRJ emphasizes training, career advancement, and professional development within a mission-driven nonprofit that serves individuals in four

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Desire to make a genuine difference in the lives of others.
• Must pass required certifications in the allotted time set forth by the agency.
• Must pass a criminal and driver’s check.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and transport clients during assigned hours; this may include job interviews, medical appointments, weekly recreation, religious services, and shopping trips
• Support and teach clients new skills including, but not limited to, specific goals in the clients’ Individual Service Plan
• Acting as a positive role model for the client to support attaining the highest quality of life while maintaining their safety in all settings
• Administering medications and completing appropriate documentation in a timely manner, such as progress notes, weekly summaries, and attendance

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Reliability

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) is hiring Residential Counselors in Fitchburg, MA. This full-time, 40-hours/week, non-exempt position offers benefits and starts at $18/hr, with shifts across First/Second schedules.

You will supervise transport and support clients, teach life skills, serve as a positive role model, and manage medication documentation. CRJ emphasizes training, career advancement, and professional development within a mission-driven nonprofit that serves individuals in four