Justice Resource Institute is hiring: Overnight Residential Counselor in Thompso

River’s Edge Group Home is a therapeutic group home located in Thompson, CT, near JRI’s Susan Wayne Center of Excellence. We serve adolescent girls ages 13–20 who often present with concurrent behavioral, mental health, and cognitive challenges.

Position: Overnight Residential Counselor

We are seeking Overnight Residential Counselors to support the development and growth of young adults who have experienced significant emotional challenges. Counselors are passionate about learning effective skills to serve these young adults, creating a safe environment, and maintaining consistent, structured routines with 24‑hour supervision.

Schedule

3rd Shift. Overtime may be required due to the nature of the work and the needs of the youth.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform direct care responsibilities within the group home.
• Directly supervise students while maintaining safety and security procedures as outlined by agency and program policy.
• Lead by example and role‑model appropriate professional behavior for staff and students.
• Handle special projects as assigned by the Administrative Team or designee.

Benefits

• Be who you are! JRI is committed to a respectful and collaborative workplace where every employee is valued.
• $2,000 bilingual bonus for new hires who speak a second language other than English.
• Reimbursement for professional license registration and fees (e.g., LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN).
• Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• 401(k) matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 per year and discounted rates to partner colleges and universities.
• Wellness benefits, including employee engagement groups, self‑care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off – up to 19 days for full‑time employees in the first year and more.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Must have a high‑school diploma (some college education preferred).
• Must remain awake throughout the overnight shift to ensure safety and wellbeing of students.
• Experience in a group home, residential program, or mental health facility preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.
• At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de‑escalations to maintain the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our students.

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.

JRI is an equal opportunity employer.