Residential Counselor

Justice Resource Institute•Waltham, MA

3d•$19 - $25

About The Position

The Residential Counselor works at Rediscovery, a group home for adolescents specializing in trauma-informed care. Rediscovery provides 24-hour comprehensive care through clinical, nursing, and direct-care staff. JRI provides training to help counselors support students and create a safe, therapeutic community. The role includes working with students on coping strategies, daily activities, and life skills that support their independence and preparation for next steps.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Maintain a valid driver's license; transporting clients is required.
Be available to work evenings, holidays, and weekend shifts as required.
Learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalation to help maintain a safe therapeutic environment.
Undergo background and driving record checks.

Responsibilities

Provide enriching daily activities, including arts and crafts, recreational activities, and offsite field trips.
Help create a safe and therapeutic community.
Support clients in developing effective coping strategies and role-model those strategies.
Work with clients to develop life skills such as cooking, banking, and vocational skills.
Support students in developing a sense of self and skills for their next steps.
Transport clients.

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.
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 partner 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 for full-time employees in their first year.