Residential Counselor (2nd Shift)

About the role

The Susan Wayne Center is seeking Residential Counselors (2nd Shift) to support the development and growth of young adults who have experienced significant emotional challenges. The Susan Wayne Center of Excellence (SWCE) and the River Run Academy provide intensive residential, educational, medical, and clinical services for adolescent boys and girls with mild to moderate cognitive impairments and concurrent behavioral, mental health, and medical issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide humane treatment and ensure dignity for all individuals.
• Implement all interventions in the most respectful, safest, and least restrictive manner possible.
• Follow JRI Code of Conduct and Ethics policies, and JRI policies on confidentiality, including confidentiality of records.
• Implement all crisis intervention techniques as trained following the BCC protocols.
• Report any violations of these protocols to a program administrator.
• Support and follow all Treatment Team decisions.
• Supervise, train, and assist counselors in completing residential assessments and interventions with students.
• Aid students in following the daily program schedule, including meals, recreations, housekeeping, chores, and ADLs, and more as listed in full job description.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older.
• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor's Degree, with a major in human services, psychology, social work, or sociology preferred.
• Ability to express ideas clearly in both written and oral communications.
• Ability to independently plan and organize one’s own schedule and activities to successfully complete all required tasks.
• Mental health program experience with adolescents preferred.
• Knowledge of basic Microsoft computer systems and internet preferred.

Why JRI?

• $2,000 bilingual bonus for new hires who speak a second language fluently.
• 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 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 and much more!

Pay & Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 to $25.00 per hour. 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.

Background Check

• Acceptable driving record check.
• Nationwide Alpha background check.
• State of CT criminal background.
• DCF background check.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical examination.
• Ability to be certified in BCC.
• Valid driver’s license in state of residency and approval to drive from JRI insurance to drive for JRI business.
• Ability to be certified in American Red Cross CPR/First Aid.
• Ability to express ideas clearly in both written and oral communications.
• Ability to independently plan and organize one’s own schedule and activities to successfully complete all required tasks.
• Eligibility for certification in Medication Administration for DCF and/or DDS.
• Ability to work any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet the staffing needs of the program in the event of staffing shortage.
• Ability to meet the requirements of the mandated staff policy if the need arises.