About Job

Who We Are Looking For:

Are you the Overnight 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!

Centerpoint is a 15 bed Intensive Residential Treatment Program (IRTP) for emotionally disturbed adolescent males. The primary mission of Centerpoint is the treatment and rehabilitation of adolescent males with mental illness and challenging behaviors. Centerpoint provides a secure, clinically intensive residential program that enhances growth and coping skills. The program’s ultimate goal is to enable each resident to attain optimal psychological and social growth; to transition to a less restrictive setting and eventually into the greater community.

The ideal candidate will love working with adolescents, be energetic, positive, disciplined, have excellent boundaries and will thrive in a fast-paced environment. As a Residential Counselor, you will take pride in working with a team who strives to make every day a little bit better for a group of adolescents while ensuring the safety and well-being of residents and staff.

Salary: $21.00 an hour

Schedule: Work week commitment of 40 hours per week with an overnight schedule from 11:00PM - 7:00AM on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Due to the nature of our work and the youth who are depending on us, there are times where overtime may be mandated.

JRI Provides The Training So That:

YOU will be able to create a safe and therapeutic community by supporting students in developing and by role modeling effective coping strategies.
YOU will help students 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 students in developing a sense of self and provide them 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.
Remain awake throughout overnight shift to ensure safety and wellbeing of students.
Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred; High School Diploma required.
Residential program or mental health program experience preferred; experience working with specialized populations of adolescents preferred.
Able to work independently while under the guidance of a supervisor.
Available to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as required.
Maintains valid driver’s license as transporting residents is required.
Background and driving record checks will 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.

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Education

Required

High School or better

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Psychology or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

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