Overnight Residential Counselor

Are you the Overnight Residential Counselor we have been looking for? In this position, you will convey your passion for helping others with a dynamic team by bringing an energetic and positive approach while working with youth that we serve. Cohannet Academy is an Intensive Residential Treatment Program for adolescents that specializes in trauma-informed care. Cohannet provides 24-hour comprehensive care including a school on site, a full clinical staff, nursing staff, and direct care staff.

Schedule

Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday 11:00PM - 7:00AM with Monday, Tuesday, and Friday off.

Pay

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 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, overtime may be mandated.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and therapeutic community by supporting youth in developing and role-modeling effective coping strategies.
• Help youth discover what makes them feel competent and valued by working with them to develop life skills such as cooking, banking, vocational skills, and more.
• Support youth in developing a sense of self and provide them the skills to be successful in their next steps.
• Provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to ensure the safest therapeutic atmosphere for youth.
• Remain awake throughout the overnight shift to ensure the safety and well-being of youth.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license, as transporting youth is required.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.
• COVID-19 vaccination required.
• Available to work evenings, holidays, and weekend shifts as required.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Benefits

• $2,000 bilingual bonus for new hires who speak a second language fluently (other than English) and will use it to serve clients.
• Reimbursement for registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work (e.g., LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN).
• Access to 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 at 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 to 19 days for full-time employees in your first year.

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.