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Overview
Part-Time Therapeutic Counselor role at Justice Resource Institute (JRI) supporting Total Achievement Program (TAP), a therapeutic after-school and summer program for youth ages 6 to 12 years old located in Plymouth, MA. TAP staff collaborate with youths, families, schools, and community providers to support educational success as part of a comprehensive treatment team.
Responsibilities
* You will develop skills in providing enriching daily activities for students such as arts and crafts, homework assistance, recreational activities including offsite field trips, and more.
* You will create a safe and therapeutic community by helping youth build positive peer relationships, manage behaviors in group settings, and develop effective coping strategies.
* You will work as a member of a treatment team that provides group counseling, helps youth set goals, and collaborates with the youth’s support systems to develop treatment plans.
* You will help students discover what makes them feel competent and valued by supporting them in developing social skills to function at home and in the community; day-to-day work will support a sense of self and skills for next steps.
Qualifications
* Must be 21 years of age.
* A High School Diploma or equivalent is required. College degrees in a related subject are preferred.
* Experience with latency-age children or behavior modification is preferred.
* Maintains valid driver’s license as transporting youth is required.
* You will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to maintain a safe therapeutic atmosphere for youth.
* Background and driving record checks will be performed.
Why JRI?
* Be who you are! JRI is committed to 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 for professional license costs (e.g., LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN) and related fees.
* Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
* 401K matched up to $800/year and pension after 5 years of employment.
* Tuition reimbursement up to nearly $4000/year and discounted tuition at select partner colleges/universities.
* Wellness benefits including employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
* Generous paid time off and related benefits for full-time employees; details may vary by role and tenure.
Job details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Individual and Family Services
At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.
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