Residential Counselor (Part-time)

About the role

The Susan Wayne Center is seeking Part-time Residential Counselors to support the development and growth of young adults who have experienced significant emotional challenges. Services are provided at the Susan Wayne Center of Excellence (SWCE) and the River Run Academy, which offer 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.

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.
• Background Check: Acceptable driving record check, Nationwide Alpha background check, State of CT criminal background, and DCF background check.
• 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.

Why JRI?

JRI offers a variety of benefits including a $2,000 bilingual bonus for new hires who speak a second language fluently, reimbursement for professional licenses, excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits, retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, wellness benefits, and generous paid time off.

Pay & Schedule

The pay range for this position is $19.00 to $25.00 per hour. Overtime may be mandated based on the needs of the program.

Schedule

This position requires flexibility to work any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays.