Residential Counselor (Relief)

Centerpoint 365 East St Tewksbury, MA 01876, USA Centerpoint 365 East St Tewksbury, MA 01876, USA Are you the Residential Counselor (Relief) we have been looking for? In this position, youwillbe ableto conveyyourpassionforhelping otherswith a dynamic teamby bringing anenergetic and positive approachwhile working with our youth! Centerpoint is a 16-bed Intensive Residential Treatment Program (IRTP) for emotionally disturbed adolescent males. The primary mission of Centerpoint is the treatment and rehabilitation of adolescent males with mental illness and challenging behaviors. Centerpoint provides a secure, clinically intensive residential program that enhances growth and coping skills. The program’s ultimate goal is to enable each resident to attain optimal psychological and social growth; to transition to a less restrictive setting and eventually into the greater community. The ideal candidate will love working with adolescents, be energetic, positive, disciplined, have excellent boundaries and will thrive in a fast-paced environment. As a Residential Counselor, you will take pride in working with a team who strives to make every day a little bit better for a group of adolescents while ensuring the safety and well‑being of residents and staff. Compensation The pay range for this position is $19.00 to $25.00 per hour. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future. Due to the nature of our work and the youth who are depending on us, there are times where overtime may be mandated. JRI Provides The Training So That: YOUwill be able to develop your skills in providing enriching daily activitiesfor our studentssuch asarts and crafts,recreational activities including offsite fieldtrips,andmore! YOU willbe able to create a safe and therapeuticcommunitybysupporting students in developingandbyrole modelingeffective copingstrategies. YOU will helpstudentsdiscover what makes them feel competent and valuedby working with themto develop life skills suchas cooking, banking, vocational skills, and more.Yourday-to-dayworkwillsupport studentsindeveloping a sense of selfandprovide 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. 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. Retirementbenefits including401K matched up to $800 a yearand pension after 5 years of employment. Professional developmentopportunitiessuch as tuition reimbursement up toalmost$4000 per yearand 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 to19days for full time employees in your first year and much more! Requirements: Must be 21 years of age. Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred; High School Diploma required. Residential program or mental health program experience preferred; experience working with specialized populations of adolescents preferred. Able to work independently while under the guidance of a supervisor. At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our residents! Available to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as required. Maintains valid driver’s license as transporting residents is required. Background and driving record checks will be performed. 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.

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Qualifications Skills Behaviors : Motivations : Education Required High School or better. Preferred Bachelors or better in Psychology or related field. Experience Licenses & Certifications Required Drivers License Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Justice Resource Institute