Residential Counselor (Relief)

About the role

The Susan Wayne Center is seeking Relief Residential Counselors to support the development and growth of young adults who have experienced significant emotional challenges. The role involves providing humane treatment, implementing interventions, and supporting students in various aspects of their daily lives.

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 course work 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.

Benefits

• $2,000 bilingual bonus for new hires who speak a second language fluently.
• Reimbursement for professional license registration costs.
• Excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K match and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement and discounted college tuition rates.
• Wellness benefits including employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full-time employees in the first year.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $19.00 to $25.00 per hour. The actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, licensure, certifications, and qualifications. Overtime may be mandated due to the nature of the work and the youth served.

Schedule

Expected to work on a Friday/Saturday/Sunday, any shift, 8 hours depending on availability (can work additional hours).