Location: Springfield, MA, USA Req Number: Req #584 Date Posted: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
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, and much more!
About This Position CRJ wants you to join our growing team of compassionate and dependable Community Corrections Workers (Program Monitors) to support the wonderful individuals we serve! This is an entry-level, full-time, 40-hrs/week, non-exempt position that will be working in our Springfield, MA location. This position is eligible for benefits and has an hourly rate starting at $18-$20/hr with shift differential.
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:
Front Desk Duties: general reception, sign residents in and out, take calls, greet and sign in visitors, telephone spot checks, enter documentation in SecurManage, sort and distribute mail
Security/Accountability Duties: conduct house rounds (life/safety checks) as scheduled, perform nightly bed checks, perform bag, pat, and room searches, monitor resident daily details, enter documentation in SecurManage.
Take urine samples per schedule and complete documentation, administer alco-sensor tests, enter documentation in SecurManage.
Serve as pro-social role model to residents to support their behavior change, and to effectively convey information and respond to resident concerns, needs, and complaints.
Attend training and staff meetings as required. Perform other job related projects and activities as requested or directed.
Job Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED
Associate’s Degree preferred, but not required
1-2 years of security experience preferred, but not required
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.
Other details
Pay Type Hourly Min Hiring Rate $18.00 Max Hiring Rate $20.00 Education
