Residential Counselor (2nd Shift)

Justice Resource Institute • Berkley, MA

167d • $19 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Lindencroft is a group home treatment setting for adolescents that specializes in trauma informed care. Lindencroft provides 24-hour comprehensive care including a full clinical staff, nursing staff, and direct care staff. The Residential Counselor (2nd Shift) will be able to convey passion for helping others by leading a dynamic team and bringing an energetic and positive approach while working with clients.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Maintains valid driver’s license as transporting clients is required.
• Available to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as required.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Responsibilities

• Provide enriching daily activities for students such as arts and crafts, recreational activities including offsite field trips, and more.
• Create a safe and therapeutic community by supporting clients in developing and role modeling effective coping strategies.
• Help students discover what makes them feel competent and valued by working with them to develop life skills such as cooking, banking, vocational skills, and more.
• Support clients in developing a sense of self and provide them the skills to be successful in their next steps.
• Provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for clients.

Benefits

• Bilingual bonus of $2,000 for new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English.
• Reimbursement for professional license registration costs and annual fees (e.g., LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN).
• Medical and Dental benefits.
• 401K matched up to $800 a year.
• Pension after 5 years of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year.
• Discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities.
• 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 their first year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed