Overnight Residential Counselor

Justice Resource Institute • Attleboro, MA

12h • $19 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Rising Futures Young Parent Living Program (Formally known as the Teen Parenting Program) is a DCF and DTA funded residential program for teen parents who are pregnant and/or parenting. We provide apartment style living in a staff supported environment. The YPLP offers services including independent living and parenting skill groups, education and job search support, day care and medical referrals, housing search and aftercare support.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older.
• High School Diploma or above.
• Active Driver’s License.
• Remain awake throughout overnight shift to ensure safety and wellbeing of clients.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors degree preferred.
• Previous work experience with adolescents in a residential or inpatient setting are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with educational groups and parenting group's.
• Work as liaison with Horizons for Homeless children/our volunteers and fulfilling their requirements.
• Babysit children 2x weekly during group hours with our volunteers.
• Check in with and assisting clients when needed throughout the shift with independent living skills, parenting skills, and other needed issues.
• Transport to daycare, shopping, and appointments.
• Administer medications to clients and children.
• Document of all client interaction.

Benefits

• $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
• 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 engagement groups, 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED