Community Resources For Justice (CRJ)·Winchendon, Massachusetts
The Residential Counselor supervises and transports clients to various appointments while supporting the achievement of goals in their Individual Service Plans. They are also responsible for administering medications and maintaining accurate progress notes and documentation.
About This Position CRJ wants you to join our growing team of compassionate and dependable Residential Counselors to support the wonderful individuals we serve!
This is a full-time, 40-hours/week, non-exempt position that will be working in our Winchendon, MA location. This position is eligible for benefits and has a starting rate of $18/hr. This is a fantastic opportunity to receive valuable training to not only start your career, but also to advance it. CRJ offers opportunities for tremendous career advancement and professional development.
Sunday - Thursday; 12:00am-8:00am
Supervise and transport clients during assigned hours; this may include job interviews, medical appointments, weekly recreation, religious services, and shopping trips Support and teach clients new skills including, but not limited to, specific goals in the clients’ Individual Service Plan Acting as a positive role model for the client to support attaining the highest quality of life while maintaining their safety in all settings Administering medications and completing appropriate documentation in a timely manner, such as progress notes, weekly summaries, and attendance Job Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. Valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation. Desire to make a genuine difference in the lives of others. Must pass required certifications in the allotted time set forth by the agency. Must pass a criminal and driver’s check.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. Applicants must also pass criminal and driver's background checks and obtain required certifications.
Market context
In Massachusetts, behavioral health employers often look for licensed or license-eligible clinicians with experience supporting at-risk youth and families, so demand tends to stay steady for candidates who can work across settings and age groups. These roles can be competitive because employers usually want a master’s degree, a clear licensure path, and practical experience; review the summarized requirements and benefits here, which are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and tailor your application to youth and family work.
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