Community Resources For Justice (CRJ)

Community Support Specialist

Community Resources For Justice (CRJ)  •  $20/hr  •  Boston, MA (Onsite)  •  20 hours ago
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About This Position
CRJ wants you to join our growing team of compassionate and dependable Community Support Specialists to support the wonderful individuals we serve!
This is a full-time, 40-hrs/week, non-exempt position that will be working in our Boston, MA location.
This position is eligible for benefits and has a starting rate of $20/hr.
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.
Schedule: Sunday 7am-3pm, Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Responsible for ensuring resident accountability, guidance, and connections to community resources through various site checks and assisting residents to navigate in the community.
• Provides guidance to residents on community maps, public transportation, and walking routes to appointments.
• Facilitates community tours for new residents.
• Maintains contact with community programs with specific support services for women and elderly residents and maintains up-to-date log of available community resources.
• Researches and develops community resources and programs according to each individual residents' skills, interests, and experiences.
• Completes on-site employment checks on residents and conducts and documents random car searches for contraband.
• Enforce all program and agency rules fair and consistently. Document and report all incidents and report as required. Share information with other staff about assigned residents' progress as appropriate.
• Attends staff meetings, trainings, and provides selected monthly reports and ad hoc reports.
Job Qualifications:
• Associate's degree (AA/AS) preferred, or minimum of six months' relevant experience in corrections or human service setting.
• Experience working with elderly individuals, particularly those with early symptoms of Alzheimer's and related diseases and symptoms such as dementia.
• Knowledge of FBOP Statement of Work as it relates to residents whose checks must be made.
• Reliable transportation to drive to various parts of New England.
• Valid Driver's license and clean driving record.
Community Resources For Justice (CRJ)

About Community Resources For Justice (CRJ)

Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) is a place where you can make a difference. Our employees help hundreds of people every day. We care for individuals with intellectual disabilities in a group home setting, assist ex-offenders in their transition back into society, and partner with law makers nationally to initiate criminal justice reform. For over 130 years, CRJ has maintained a reputation for excellence and our employees are considered to be some of the most caring and gifted professionals in the industry. You can be a part of our creative and compassionate team and make a lasting impact in the health and safety of our community.

CRJ cares about the growth and development of its employees. We encourage and provide education and training to make you a more skilled and successful professional. We recognize our employee’s accomplishments and invest in you by offering room for growth. Our “Emerging Leaders Program,” for example, is designed to nurture and promote leaders from within our organization.

CRJ creates a positive work environment. We hire good people that want to make a difference in the communities we serve, and our culture is a reflection of the people we hire: compassionate, diverse, and open-minded. We help our communities become healthier and stronger, and this is testament to the strength and perseverance of the CRJ community.

CRJ offers a robust benefits package. We take care our employees and provide them with a wide array of benefits, including:

- Health and dental coverage

- Vision plan

- Flexible spending account (FSA)

- Paid vacation and sick time

- Seven paid holidays, plus four floating holidays for eligible staff

- Life and disability insurance

- 401K with company match

- Tuition assistance

- Employee referral bonus

Check out our open positions at:

https://careers-crj.icims.com/jobs/

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
crj.org
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