Job Description
Who We Are Looking For: Are you the
Summer Residential Counselor we have been looking for? In this temporary 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 youth that we serve!
Cohannet Academy is an Intensive Residential Treatment Program for adolescents that specializes in trauma informed care. Cohannet provides 24-hour comprehensive care including a school on site, a full clinical staff, nursing staff, and direct care staff.
Schedule Offered: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. This is a temporary position for this summer.
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 work within a team of 3 co-workers to assist in developing and implementing a recreation schedule for the summer.
YOU will be able to lead group activities such as arts and crafts, dance, poetry and drama
YOU will be able to facilitate community outings such as beach days, Six Flags, white water rafting and coaching our softball team!
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.
- 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 required.
- Pursuing a Bachelors in the field of Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Fine Arts or Occupational Therapy preferred.
- Experience with children in an a school, camp or residential setting preferred.
- COVID-19 Vaccination required.
- Maintains valid driver’s license as transporting youth that we serve 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 youth that we serve!
- 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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Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Summer work, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,