Are you passionate about social justice and ready to make a difference
in the lives of our students? As a Residential Counselor, 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
students!
The Walden Street Schoolis a residential treatment setting for
adolescents that specializes intrauma-informed care.Walden provides
24-hour comprehensive care including a school on site, full clinical
staff, nursing staff, and direct care staff.

Multiple options for schedules to accommodate work life balance.
Three-, four- and five-day work weeks available.
*Due to the nature of our work and the youth who depend on us, there are
times where overtime may be mandated.*
JRI Provides the Training So That:
- YOUwill be able to develop your skills in providing enriching daily
activitiesfor our studentssuch asarts and crafts,recreational activities
including offsite fieldtrips,andmore!
- YOU willbe able to create a safe and therapeuticcommunitybysupporting
students in developingandbyrole modelingeffective copingstrategies.
- YOU will helpstudentsdiscover what makes them feel competent and
valuedby working with themto develop life skills suchas cooking,
banking, vocational skills, and more.Yourday-to-dayworkwillsupport
studentsindeveloping a sense of selfandprovide them with the skills to
be successful in their next steps.
Why JRI?
- Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on
respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued
and supported in making a meaningful impact.
- We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second
language other than English!
- Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration
costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work
such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
- 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 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!
Requirements:
- Must be 21 years of age.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
- Maintains valid drivers 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 checkswill be performed.
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. By supporting one another and recognizing
each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can
grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the
communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.