Job detail
Residential Counselor
Justice Resource Institute
FULL_TIME
Posted 12/23/2025
Location
Thompson, Connecticut
Salary
$19 - $25 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
Residential counselors must provide humane treatment, ensure dignity for all individuals, and implement all interventions safely and respectfully according to established protocols. Responsibilities also include assisting students with the daily program schedule, including meals, recreation, housekeeping, chores, and activities of daily living (Adls).
Requirements summary
Applicants must be at least 21 years old and possess a high school diploma, with a bachelor's degree in human services or related fields preferred. Candidates must also pass various background checks, obtain necessary certifications (Bcc, cpr/First aid), and possess a valid driver's license.
high schoolbachelor degreeWritten CommunicationTime ManagementTreatment PlanningCrisis InterventionOral CommunicationCPR/First Aid CertificationLife Skills TrainingBehavioral ManagementExecutive Functioning SupportHumane TreatmentResidential AssessmentMedication Administration Eligibility
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Insurance
- 401K
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pension
- License Reimbursement
- Bilingual Bonus