Direct Care Staff
Company: Justice Resource Institute
Location: Leicester
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Who we are looking for:Are you the Residential Counselor we have
been looking for? In this position, you will be able to convey your
passion for helping others with a dynamic team by bringing an
energetic and positive approach while working with our
Youth!Rediscovery is a therapeutic-based group home with a focus on
independent living skill building for males between ages 16-21.
Youth at Rediscovery are able to safely access the community
independently and are able to utilize learned coping mechanisms
with the support of our comprehensive team including clinical and
direct care staff.Schedule being offered: Wednesday-Sunday
3pm-11pmJRI provides the training so that:YOU will 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. Your day-to-day work will support youths in
developing a sense of self and provide them the skills to be
successful in their next steps.YOU will be able to develop your
skills in providing enriching daily activities for our youth such
as arts and crafts, recreational activities including offsite field
trips, and more!YOU will be able to create a safe and therapeutic
community by supporting youth in developing and by role modeling
effective coping strategies.Bilingual a plus!! We offer a $1000
bilingual bonus to any candidate who speaks, reads and writes in a
different language other than English.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 $4000 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:Must be 21
years of age.Maintains valid driver's license as transporting
students is required.Available to work evenings, holidays, weekend
shifts as required.At JRI, you will learn to provide physical
interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest
therapeutic atmosphere for our students!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.Salary: $19.00/hourJob Type: Full
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Keywords: Justice Resource Institute, Worcester , Direct Care Staff, Other , Leicester, Massachusetts
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