Overnight Residential Counselor

Justice Resource Institute•Lowell, MA

1d•$19 - $25

About The Position

The Overnight Residential Counselor works in the GRIP Program, a group home treatment setting for adolescents specializing in trauma-informed care. GRIP provides 24-hour comprehensive care through clinical, nursing, and direct care staff. The counselor supports clients in developing effective coping strategies, life skills, a sense of self, and the abilities needed for their next steps. The role requires remaining awake throughout the overnight shift to support clients’ safety and well-being. JRI provides training in physical interventions and verbal de-escalation to help maintain a safe therapeutic environment.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license; transporting clients is required.
Must remain awake throughout the overnight shift.
Must be available to work evenings, holidays, and weekend shifts as required.
Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Responsibilities

Support clients in developing effective coping strategies and help create a safe, therapeutic community.
Role-model effective coping strategies.
Help clients develop life skills, including cooking, banking, and vocational skills.
Support clients in developing a sense of self and skills for their next steps.
Remain awake throughout the overnight shift to ensure clients’ safety and well-being.
Transport clients as required.
Use physical interventions and verbal de-escalation techniques after receiving training.

Benefits

$2,000 bilingual bonus for new hires who fluently speak and use a second language other than English to serve clients.
Reimbursement for registration costs and annual fees for professional licenses required for work.
Blue Cross medical benefits.
Delta Dental benefits.
401(k) match up to $800 per year.
Pension after five years of employment.
Tuition reimbursement up to almost $4,000 per year.
Discounted tuition rates at select partnership colleges and universities.
Professional development opportunities.
Wellness benefits, including employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Up to 19 days of paid time off in the first year for full-time employees.