Therapeutic Counselor

Justice Resource Institute•Plymouth, MA

2d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Total Achievement Program (TAP) is a therapeutic after-school and summer program for youth ages 6 to 12 years old located in Plymouth, MA. TAP staff work closely with the youths’ families, schools, and community agency providers to support each client’s success as part of a comprehensive treatment team. In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by working with our youth!

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age.
A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Maintains valid driver’s license as transporting youth is required.
Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Nice To Haves

College Degrees in a related subject are preferred.
Candidates who have experience working with latency age children or experience in behavior modification are preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop skills in providing enriching daily activities for students such as arts and crafts, homework assistance, recreational activities including offsite field trips, and more.
Create a safe and therapeutic community by working with youth to build positive peer relationships, manage behaviors in group settings, and develop effective coping strategies.
Work as a member of a treatment team that provides group counseling, works with youth to set goals, and collaborates with youth’s support systems to develop treatment plans.
Help students discover what makes them feel competent and valued by supporting them in developing the social skills necessary to function at home and in the community.
Support students 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 our youth.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus: $1,000
Bilingual bonus: $2,000
Reimbursement for professional license registration costs and annual fees (e.g., LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN)
Medical benefits (Blue Cross)
Dental benefits (Delta Dental)
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
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