Who We Are Looking For:
Are you the Overnight Residential Counselorwe 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 15 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 programs 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.
Salary: $21.00 an hour
Schedule: Work week commitment of 40 hours per week with an overnight schedule from 11:00PM - 7:00AM on Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays.
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:
- 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 -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 $2000 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.
- Remain awake throughout overnight shift to ensure safety and wellbeing of students.
Bachelors 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.
- Available to work evenings holidays weekend shifts as required.
Maintains valid drivers 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 persons 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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