Residential Counselor - Part Time
Berkshire Meadows

Job Order #: 22006060

Housatonic, MA 01236-9736

Part Time

30 hours per week

POSTED 1/14/2025

CLOSE DATE 2/28/2025

Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to come join our direct care team at Berkshire Meadows! We offer multiple services and programs for individuals with complex and significant medical, intellectual and developmental differences.

Salary: $22 - 25/hr
-    Sign-on Bonus: We are offering a $3,000 sign on bonus ($1,000 paid at time of hire, $1,000 paid after 3months of employment and another $1,000 paid after 6 months).
-    Referral Bonus: You will receive $1,000 for every full-time employee and $500 for every part-time employee you refer.
-    Work Life: We offer multiple part-time options for schedules and weekend availability to best fit your needs!
-    No work experience or college degree needed! Come ready to learn and we will provide all the resources necessary for you to excel!
-    Additional Compensation: If you have an Associate degree you will receive an additional $0.25/hr and with a Bachelor¿s degree you will get an additional $0.50/hr.

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

Industry Leading Benefits:
-    Be who you are! JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve.
-    Pension after 5 years of employment!
-    Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year.
-    100% employer paid Delta Dental benefits.
-    Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical.
-    Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
-    We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English!
-    Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!
-    License reimbursement to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
-    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.

We Provide The Training So That:?
-    Learn about our mission and culture.
-    Period of time for orientation; specific to the site and individuals-served.
-    Shadow experienced staff members.  
-    Get First Aid, CPR, and physical intervention training.
-    You will learn how to provide direct care to children and adults with developmental disabilities.
-    Learn how to support clients in the development of communication and decision making.
-    Learn to work as an integral part of an active and engaged team.
-    Become knowledgeable in how to keep clients safe, engaged and active through assisting with meals, dressing, bathing, and residential activities.

Requirements:
-    Must be 21 years or older.
-    High school diploma or equivalent.
-    Be able to establish clear professional boundaries and consistently implement all policies and procedures, rules and regulations of JRI.
-    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.

For more information about positions at Berkshire Meadows, please click here!

How To Apply

Candidates should send resumes to: bmwjobs@jri.org Or visit https://jri.org/about/careers to apply

Address

249 North Plain Road
Housatonic, MA 01236-9736

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Shift

First

Not Specified

Per Diem Position

Not Specified

Union Position

No

Apprenticeship

No

Pay

$21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits

  • Major Medical
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • 401K
  • Vacation Leave
  • Bonuses
  • Education Cost Reimbursement
  • Paid Holidays
  • Short Term Disability Leave
  • Long Term Disability Leave

Benefit Details

$3,000 Sign on Bonus

Name

Kara Smith

Title

Not Specified

Email

bmwjobs@jri.org

Phone

413-528-2523 Ext. 2103

Address

249 North Plain Road
Housatonic, MA 01236-9736

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