Residential Counselors - Lowell, United States - Community Teamwork Inc

Community Teamwork Inc

Verified Company

Lowell, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Residential Counselors

2nd Shift - Full Time (M- F 4pm-12am)

Weekend Shift-Part Time (12pm-8pm)

Are you interested in a position that will make a difference in your life and the lives of others? Community Teamwork is a private non-profit organization with over 500 employees dedicated to reducing barriers and creating opportunities for low income individuals.

At Community Teamwork our employees enjoy bestinclass benefits to support their physical, financial and emotional wellness._

We offer:

Casual work environment
Paid sick leave
Career advancement and professional development
5% contribution to your 401K whether you participate on your own or not.
Great coworkers and a great mission with an outstanding Community Action Agency

We have multiple openings for individuals to work in our Shelter Staff program. Residential Counselors are responsible for working closely with clients in a congregate emergency residential shelter site.

This position also provides oversight of site operations which include enforcing safety measures, program rules, and evening expectations using a trauma informed and client centered approach.

Other responsibilities include:

serving either lunch or dinner or both, providing guidance and information to clients regarding the daily activity schedule, rules and policies; overseeing security and safety; completing housekeeping duties; ensuring daily chores are completed; providing emergency crisis management to individuals.

Qualifications include:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
1 year previous experience working with individuals in need of social services (preferably low income individuals) required.
Excellent customer service, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Excellent crisis management skills.
Proficient computer skills required in basic computer software and data collection.
Good attention to detail.
Bilingual skills preferred.

Please indicate in your cover letter whether you are interested in 2nd shift or weekend shift.

_Commitment__ to Diversity Equity and Inclusion_**All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Community Teamwork is a drug free work environment.

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