Residential Counselor; Part-time

Merrimack Center
365 East Street
P.O. Box 1148
Tewksbury, MA 01876, USA

Are you the Residential Counselor (Part-time) we have been looking for? In this position, youwillbe ableto conveyyourpassionforhelping others with a dynamic teamby bringing an energetic and positive approach while working with our students!

The Merrimack Centeris an Intensive Residential Treatment Program for adolescents that specializes intraumainformed care.

The Merrimack Center provides 24-hour comprehensive care including a school on site, a full clinical staff, nursing staff, and direct care staff.
Schedules being offered: Part-time, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 3PM - 11PM

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 activities for our studentssuch asarts and crafts,recreational activities including offsite field trips,andmore!
• YOU willbe able to create a safe and therapeuticcommunitybysupporting students in developingandbyrole modelingeffective coping strategies.
• 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.
• Retirement benefits including
  401K 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.
• Maintains valid driver’s license as transporting students is required.
• Available to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as required.
• At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our students!
• Background and driving record checkswill 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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High School or better.

Drivers License

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