Relief Residential Counselor

Justice Resource Institute•Thompson, CT

1d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

River’s Edge Group Home is a therapeutic group home in Thompson, Connecticut, on the border of JRI’s Susan Wayne Center of Excellence. The program serves adolescent girls ages 13–20 who may have concurrent behavioral, mental health, and cognitive challenges. Relief Residential Counselors support the development and growth of young adults who have experienced significant emotional challenges by providing direct care, creative engagement, and a safe, structured environment. The program maintains consistent routines and provides safety and regulation through 24-hour supervision and direct care. The schedule is per diem. Overtime may be mandated at times due to the needs of the work and the youth served.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older.
Must have a high school diploma.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Nice To Haves

Some college education is preferred.
Experience in a group home, residential program, or mental health facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform direct care responsibilities within the group home.
Directly supervise students in the group home while maintaining safety and security procedures in accordance with agency and program policies and procedures.
Model appropriate professional behavior for staff and students in the group home setting.
Handle special projects as assigned by the Administrative Team or its designee.
Provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalation to support a safe therapeutic atmosphere for students.

Benefits

$2,000 bilingual bonus for new hires who fluently speak a second language other than English and use it to serve clients.
Reimbursement for registration costs and annual fees for professional licenses required for work, such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, or RN.
Blue Cross medical benefits.
Delta Dental benefits.
401(k) matching 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.
Wellness benefits, including employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Paid time off of up to 19 days in the first year for full-time employees.