Residential Counselors - per diem - week

Residential Counselors - per diem - weekends evening or night shift availability
Pay Range $20.59 - $21.21 per hour
Company Overview
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.
Position Summary
We have 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, 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.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Assist with screening, intake activities and orientation of new clients into the shelter program
Provide guidance and information to clients regarding the daily activity schedule, house rules, and policies
Ability to adhere to and enforce program rules, policies, and procedures
Oversee security and safety
Complete housekeeping duties
Ensure daily chores are completed
Provide emergency crisis management to individuals
Uphold the values of CTI - Equity, Integrity, Compassion
The duties listed above are representative of the work performed. Other related duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
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
Experience working with vulnerable populations
Good attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual skills (English/Spanish, English/Khmer, English/Portuguese)
Benefit Information
At Community Teamwork, our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial and emotional wellness. We offer:
Paid Sick Leave
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
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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Affirmative Action Employer/EEO