Residential Counselor (Relief)

Justice Resource Institute•Tewksbury, MA

About The Position

Centerpoint is a 16-bed Intensive Residential Treatment Program for emotionally disturbed adolescent males. Its mission is to treat and rehabilitate adolescent males with mental illness and challenging behaviors through a secure, clinically intensive residential program that supports growth and coping skills. The program aims to help residents achieve psychological and social growth, transition to a less restrictive setting, and eventually enter the community. The Residential Counselor works with a team to support the safety and well-being of residents and staff. The role includes providing enriching daily activities, helping create a safe and therapeutic community, modeling effective coping strategies, and supporting residents as they develop life skills and prepare for their next steps. JRI provides training in physical interventions and verbal de-escalation. Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts may be required, and overtime may be mandated at times. The pay range is $19.00 to $25.00 per hour. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, licensure, certifications, and qualifications.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
High school diploma required.
Able to work independently under the guidance of a supervisor.
Must maintain a valid driver's license; transporting residents is required.
Background and driving record checks will be performed.
Available to work evening, weekend, and holiday shifts as required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
Experience in a residential or mental health program preferred.
Experience working with specialized populations of adolescents preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide enriching daily activities, including arts and crafts, recreational activities, and offsite field trips.
Support students in developing effective coping strategies and role-model those strategies.
Help create and maintain a safe, therapeutic community for residents.
Work with students to develop life skills, including cooking, banking, and vocational skills.
Support students in developing a sense of self and skills for their next steps.
Help ensure the safety and well-being of residents and staff.
Transport residents as required.
Use physical interventions and verbal de-escalation techniques after receiving training.

Benefits

$2,000 bilingual bonus for new hires who speak another language fluently 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) match 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.
Up to 19 days of paid time off for full-time employees in their first year.