Residential Counselor - Justice Resource Institute

Job Details

Estimated: $27,000 - $37,000 a year

Benefits

Paid time off
Dental insurance
401(k)
Health insurance
Employee assistance program

Qualifications

Driver's License
High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

Who we are looking for:
Are you the Residential Counselor we have been looking for? River’s Edge Group Home serves youth and young adults with developmental disorders who have experienced disruptive life events.

All clients living in JRI Connecticut Group Homes receive 24/7 supervision and therapeutic support to help them develop daily living skills and navigate their community. Clients attend school, work, or vocational programs outside of the home.

JRI provides the training so that:
YOU will support the development and growth of young adults who have experienced significant emotional challenges.
YOU will maintain the consistent, structured routines of the program while also providing safety and regulation through supervision and direct care.
YOU will perform direct care responsibilities within the group home.
YOU will provide direct supervision of students within the group home while maintaining the safety and security procedures as outlined by agency and program policy and procedures.
YOU will lead by example and role model for all staff and students appropriate professional behavior within a group home setting.
YOU will handle special projects as assigned by the Administrative Team.
YOU will relief coverage.

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.
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 $4,000 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:
Applicants must have a High School Diploma or equivalent. Applicants with some college education and experience are preferred.
Applicants must maintain a valid driver’s license.
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.

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