Adolescent Residential Counselor – 24/7 Care | Sign-On Bonus

Center for Family Services; Ewing Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent PTO program

401k Plan

Medical insurance

Prescription Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health & Wellness Activities

Ongoing Training & Professional Dev.

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Center for Family Services in Ewing, NJ is seeking an Adolescent Residential Counselor to provide 24/7 direct care to youth facing emotional and behavioral challenges within a residential setting.

The role requires strong attendance, valid driver’s license, and a HS diploma or BA with youth care experience; you will work with a treatment team, support daily living activities, and lead group activities while maintaining safety and progress.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid driver's license in good standing.
• HS Diploma or GED with 3 years direct care experience, or BA with 1 year direct care experience.
• Desire to work with adolescents and young adults.

Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality for shifts and meetings.
• Provide 24/7 supervision and direct counseling in a residential setting.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to reinforce therapeutic interventions.
• Lead and participate in structured group activities and recreation.
• Ensure safety, document incidents, and follow crisis de-escalation protocols.

Skills

Reliability & punctuality

Empathy for youth

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma or GED

BA (Bachelor's degree)

Job description

Center for Family Services in Ewing, NJ is seeking an Adolescent Residential Counselor to provide 24/7 direct care to youth facing emotional and behavioral challenges within a residential setting.

The role requires strong attendance, valid driver’s license, and a HS diploma or BA with youth care experience; you will work with a treatment team, support daily living activities, and lead group activities while maintaining safety and progress.