Residential Counselor
Description
Who We Are Looking For:
Chesterfield Group Home is a therapeutic group home, located on two acres in Oakdale, CT (Montville, CT). The program serves young men who are involved with the Connecticut DCF.
We are seeking Residential Counselors to effectively support the development and growth of young adults who have experienced significant emotional challenges. Our residential counselors are passionate about learning effective skills to better serve these young adults, display creative engagement tactics, and provide a safe environment for them to be successful. We take pride in our ability to maintain the consistent, structured routines of the program while also providing safety and regulation through twenty-four hour supervision and direct care.
Schedule: Full-time, 2nd Shift and Per Diem Available
Salary: $19 - $21/hr
Due to the nature of our work and the youth who are depending on us, there are times where overtime may be mandated.
What You'll Do:
- Perform direct care responsibilities within the group home.
- Direct supervision of students within the group home while maintaining the safety and security procedures as outlined by agency and program policy and procedures.
- Lead by example and role model for all staff and students appropriate professional behavior within a group home setting. Handle special projects as assigned by the Administrative Team, or designee.
Why JRI?
- Be who you are! JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve.
- 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 year and pension after 5 years of employment.
- Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
- Wellness benefits including access to employee resource groups (including multicultural affinity groups, LGBTQ+ advocacy, employee engagement groups, etc.), self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!
Requirements:
- Must be 21 years or older.
- Must have High School Diploma. Some college education preferred.
- Experience is a group home, residential program or mental health facility preferred.
- Valid Drivers License.
- 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 checks will be performed.
JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.