• Tewksbury, Massachusetts
  • $19–$22 Per Hour
30+ days ago

Job Description

Who We Are Looking For:

Are you the Family Partner we’ve been searching for? In this role, you will have the opportunity to share your passion for helping others while working with our youth!

Centerpoint is a 16-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.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $19.00 to $22.00 per hour. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications.  This range may be modified in the future. 

JRI provides the training so that:

  • You will work alongside Clinicians, Young Adult Peer Mentors, and Therapeutic Support Specialists to support the delivery of strength-based peer-to-peer education, coaching, role modeling, guidance, and support services.
  • You will utilize your caregiving experiences to enhance the lives of youth who are presenting with difficult and challenging behaviors, and their families.
  • You will support families in navigating multiple systems of care and enable parents and caregivers to learn effective advocacy skills.

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 fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
  • 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! You will have access to free CEUs and training opportunities focused on evidence-based practices!
  • 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.
  • A minimum of an Associate Degree in a human services field and one year of experience with the target population is required; alternatively, a high school diploma/GED along with two years of experience in the same field is acceptable.
  • Candidates should have personal experience as a parent or caregiver of a youth facing emotional, behavioral, or learning challenges, as well as experience in navigating systems to secure support for their child's needs.
  • Background checks and driving 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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Numbers & Facts

LocationTewksbury, Massachusetts
IndustryNonprofit Charitable Organizations
Salary$19–$22 Per Hour
Company Size2,500 to 4,999 employees
Year Founded1973
Websitehttp://jri.org/

About Company

JRI is a leader in social justice, with over 100 diverse programs meeting the needs of underserved individuals, families and communities. We are committed to excellence, delivering targeted services that support the dignity of each person. JRI has initiated programs and developed models that have set trends and shaped systems. JRI does not grow through serially developing similar programs; instead, we operate a few exemplary programs of each model. Our work has compelled the development of more improved, more effective, easily workable, and solidly replicable models. In addition, we have increased the diversity and stability of our agency through merger, acquisition and partnerships that further our community goals and strengthen our services. JRI employs over 2,600 employees who are recognized for their outstanding professional skills, compassion and leadership. JRI recognizes that knowledgeable, well-skilled staff are essential to the high-quality programs and ensuring effective client outcomes. JRI values staff as a critical resource through compensation packages and career development that includes new benefit offerings, ongoing growth opportunities, leadership development, and training access.

Skills

  • Background Investigationunmatched
  • Child Supportunmatched
  • Coachingunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)unmatched
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)unmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Multilingualunmatched
  • Professional Licenseunmatched
  • Psychologyunmatched
  • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
  • Reimbursementunmatched
  • Special Needsunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched

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