Residential Counselor - part time weekends (evening shift or night shift)

Community Teamwork • Lowell, MA

19h • $21 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Individual Services Shelter Residential Counselors are responsible for working closely with clients in a congregate emergency residential shelter site, to provide life skills support to individuals who are staying at the shelter. This position also provides oversight of site operations which include enforcing safety measures, program rules, and evening expectations using a trauma informed and client centered approach.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent education
• Excellent customer service, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Excellent crisis management skills
• Proficient computer skills required in basic computer software and data collection
• Good attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills
• 1 year previous experience working with individuals in need of social services (preferably low income individuals)

Responsibilities

• Assist with screening, intake activities and orientation of new clients into the shelter program
• Providing guidance and information to clients regarding the daily activity schedule, house rules and policies
• Oversee security and safety
• Completing housekeeping duties
• Ensuring daily chores are completed
• Provide emergency crisis management to individuals
• Uphold the values of CTI Equity, Integrity, Compassion
• The duties listed above are representative of the work performed. Other related duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave
• 5% employer contribution to your 401K retirement account after 6 months of employment
• Great coworkers and a great mission with an outstanding Community Action offering a chance to help make a real difference in the lives of those we serve
• Equal Opportunity Employer Vets/Disabled

What This Job Offers

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