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Justice Resource Institute·Great Barrington, Massachusetts
Weekend Residential Counselor · $19 - $25/hr
Computed from live listings
Shaded band: the middle 50% of 3,340 posted behavioral health roles in Massachusetts rates. This role sits in the 23rd percentile.
Pay for this role is about 37% below the Massachusetts median for behavioral health roles.
Provide direct care and support to children and adults with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. Assist clients with daily living activities including meals, hygiene, and engagement in residential programs.
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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.
The pay range for this position is $19.00 to $25.00 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
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 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!
Schedule: Full-time or Part-time available
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 committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
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 fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
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 engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
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.
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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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.