Residential Counselor (Part-time)

Justice Resource Institute • Taunton, MA

12d • $19 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you the Residential Counselor (Part-time) we have been looking for? In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others with a dynamic team by bringing an energetic and positive approach while working with youth that we serve!  Cohannet Academy is an Intensive Residential Treatment Program for adolescents that specializes in trauma informed care. Cohannet provides 24-hour comprehensive care including a school on site, a full clinical staff, nursing staff, and direct care staff. JRI Provides The Training So That:   YOU will be able to develop your skills in providing enriching daily activities for youth that we serve such as arts and crafts, recreational activities including offsite field trips, and more!  YOU will be able to create a safe and therapeutic community by supporting youth that we serve in developing and by role modeling effective coping strategies.  YOU will help youth that we serve discover what makes them feel competent and valued by working with them to develop life skills such as cooking, banking, vocational skills, and more. Your day-to-day work will support youth that we serve in developing a sense of self and provide them the skills to be successful in their next steps.  Why JRI?    Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact. At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.
• COVID-19 Vaccination required.
• Maintains valid driver’s license as transporting youth that we serve is required.
• Available to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as required.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Responsibilities

• providing enriching daily activities for youth that we serve such as arts and crafts, recreational activities including offsite field trips, and more!
• create a safe and therapeutic community by supporting youth that we serve in developing and by role modeling effective coping strategies.
• help youth that we serve 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 youth that we serve 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 youth that we serve!

Benefits

• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
• Wellness benefits including 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 your first year and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed