Residential Counselors - Night; 3rd Shift Night; 3rd Shift - part time; Evening

Residential Counselors

Full-Time (40 hours): Tuesday thru Saturday 3rd shift (12am-8am)

Part-Time (16 hours): Sundays and Mondays 3rd shift (12am-8am)

Part-Time (16 hours): Saturdays and Sundays 4pm-12am

Roles includes a $3.00 per hour night shift differential*

Pay Range $20.59 to $21.21 per hour

Community Teamwork is a private non-profit organization located in Lowell MA. We employee over 600 employees and are a catalyst for social change. We leverage our programs, our partnerships, and our collective voice to foster equity, compassion, and community engagement by creating housing, education, and economic opportunities.

This Residential Counselor will work in our Shelter Staff program and will be responsible for working closely with clients in a congregate emergency residential shelter site, to provide life skills support to individuals who are staying at the shelter. This position also provides oversight of site operations, which include enforcing safety measures, program rules, and expectations using a trauma-informed and client-centered approach.

• Ensure the safety of guests and the site
• Enforce rules and regulations to ensure smooth operation of the site
• Respond effectively to emergency situations, document appropriately, and communicate according to established guidelines
• Complete the intake process for new guests
• Provide support and structure, addressing guest/resident problems or concerns
• Initiate crisis intervention when necessary
• Record documentation as required by program guidelines
• Uphold the values of CTI – Equity, Integrity, Compassion

The duties listed above are representative of the work performed. Other related duties may be assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent education
• Excellent customer service, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Excellent crisis management skills
  
  Proficient computer skills in basic computer software and data collection
• Good attention to detail

• 1 year previous experience working with individuals in need of social services (preferably low income individuals)
• Bilingual skills

At Community Teamwork, our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial and emotional wellness. We offer:

• 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off - Paid Sick Leave - 12 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Company Paid Life Insurance – Critical Illness Insurance-Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement - Career Advancement and Professional Development Opportunities
• 5% employer contribution to your 401k retirement account after 6 months of employment
• Great coworkers and a great mission with an outstanding Community Action offering a chance to help make a real difference in the lives of those we serve
• Full benefits are available only for the full-time role

Equal Opportunity Employer – Vets/Disabled

This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral member of an innovative team in an organization committed to excellence.