Youth Residential Counselor – Evening & Weekend Shift

Justice Resource Institute Inc; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual bonus $2,000

Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental

401K with company match up to $800 per

Pension after 5 years

Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 per

Wellness programs and EAP

Paid time off up to 19 days

Job summary

Justice Resource Institute Inc. seeks a Residential Counselor to support adolescents in a 24/7 Intensive Residential Treatment setting. The role focuses on delivering engaging activities, maintaining a therapeutic environment, and guiding youth in life skills like cooking and budgeting.

The position offers evening/weekend shifts, a pay range of $19.00 to $25.00 per hour, and opportunities for professional development and bilingual bonuses.

Qualifications

• Experience working with adolescents in residential settings.
• Ability to implement trauma-informed care practices.
• Capable of developing engaging activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop enriching daily activities for students such as arts and crafts and field trips.
• Create a safe, therapeutic community and model effective coping strategies.
• Help students develop life skills like cooking, banking and vocational skills.

Skills

Verbal de-escalation

Physical intervention

Student support

Team collaboration

Education

High School or better

Driver's License

Job description

Justice Resource Institute Inc. seeks a Residential Counselor to support adolescents in a 24/7 Intensive Residential Treatment setting. The role focuses on delivering engaging activities, maintaining a therapeutic environment, and guiding youth in life skills like cooking and budgeting.

The position offers evening/weekend shifts, a pay range of $19.00 to $25.00 per hour, and opportunities for professional development and bilingual bonuses.