Job Description
Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) is a unique, 145-year-old nonprofit organization that provides direct care as well as research and consulting services within the areas of the Mental Health, Criminal Justice, and Public Policy fields. Our four divisions, Social Justice Services, Community Strategies, Behavioral Health, and the Crime and Justice Institute are recognized for their effectiveness and contributions to this important work.CRJ offers competitive pay and excellent benefits which include:
- Flexible Scheduling
- 401k with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement/Remission
- Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick)
- Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HRA
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Employee perks (FREE Calm Premium Subscription), and much more!
CRJ wants you to join our growing team of compassionate and dependable clinicians to support the wonderful individuals we serve!
This is a full-time position that will be working in our group homes throughout North Central MA. This position has starting rate of $65,000 annual salary.
This is a fantastic opportunity to receive valuable training to not only start your career, but also to advance it.
CRJ offers opportunities for tremendous career advancement and professional development.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Actively participate as a dynamic member of a support team to plan, develop and implement services.
- Develop and maintain, in collaboration with members of the support team, effective individualized Positive Behavior Supports Plans based on the principles of PBS.
- Effectively communicate with families, guardians, the Department of Developmental Services, the Department of Mental Health, and all other agencies/providers concerning clinical concerns and progress.
- Conduct engaging training for residential supervisors, shared living providers, and direct care staff to help develop their knowledge of clinical and programmatic procedures and effectively support the individuals we serve.
- Develop and implement effective procedures to teach social skills and emotional regulation skills for individuals and groups.
- Provide individual and group therapy as needed, and document progress.
- Prepare for and actively participate in internal and external meetings; provide current clinical updates and progress, contribute approaches and procedures to effectively support individuals and teams.
- Master’s degree
- LCSW, BCBA/LABA, LMHC preferred.
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental health diagnoses, or behavioral challenges preferred.
- Experience designing and implementing support plans for individuals with developmental disabilities, autism and/or challenging behaviors preferred.
- Understanding of Positive Behavior Supports preferred.
About Us
Community Strategies (CS) supports adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities through specialized services that include Day Programs, Shared Living arrangements with providers, as well as over forty community-based group homes. Social Justice Services (SJS), supports those leaving incarceration to make positive, sustainable life transitions through residential and non-residential programs. Behavioral Health (BH) has worked to break cycles of violence, crime, and incarceration by providing client-centered interventions and support services to empower and strengthen individuals, families, and communities. BH provides domestic violence treatment and education, community reentry services, mentoring programs, and intensive outpatient programs. The Crime and Justice Institute (CJI) is a non-profit organization working at the local, state, and national level to improve public safety and the delivery of justice. CJI provides technical assistance, research, and other services to improve outcomes in policing, the corrections system, pre-trial, re-entry, community supervision, and juvenile justice.
CRJ’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Our vision is to be an organization that demonstrates its commitment to eradicating systemic racism and other forms of oppression. We will hold each other accountable in addressing the norms and practices that advantage few and harm many.
CRJ provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. CRJ complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every state in which CRJ has locations.
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