FT or PT - Behavioral Health Counselor (Veterans Program)

Community Hope; Lyons (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$250 Sign-On Bonus for Part-time Shifs

$500 Sign-On Bonus for Full-time Shf

Job summary

Community Hope in Lyons, NJ seeks a compassionate professional to provide residential support for veterans. The role includes crisis intervention, transportation, documentation, and safety compliance within the residence.

Full-time and part-time shifts available; sign-on bonuses offered. A relevant degree or mental health experience plus a valid driver’s license are required, with commitment to serving veterans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health or related field or two years college plus two years related work experience.
• High School diploma plus four years of related experience in homelessness, mental health, or veteran service.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provides supportive counseling to veterans in need of crisis intervention and emergency services.
• Monitors veterans in housekeeping maintenance and upkeep of the residence.
• Provides transportation as required.
• Participates as a team member in the maintenance and care of the facility and ensures the safety of the veterans in the program.
• Assists in the administration of drug and alcohol screenings.
• Documents service delivery and maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Implements fire and life safety standards eg: fire drills and fire safety education
• Distributes veteran mail as needed.
• Executes all emergency procedures such as medical emergencies, crisis intervention, fire and/or smoke, police emergency, AED/ First Aid, etc. as per the Agency’s Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Documents any and all pertinent information in and reviews the Communication Log Book, Resident Sign-In Log, Medication Sign-In Log, Pass Authorization Log, and reporting any violations to the Program Coordinator.
• Participates in supervision meetings with the Program Coordinator.
• Conducts regular checks to ensure the safety and whereabouts of all veterans in the residence.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health or related field

Two years of college + two years related work experience

High School diploma + four years of related homelessness/mental health/veteran service experience

Valid driver’s license

Job description

**$250 Sign-On Bonus for Part-time shifts**

**$500 Sign-On Bonus for Full-time shifts**

Do you want to work in a friendly, professional and supportive organization? Do you have a desire to serve those who bravely served our country? If so, COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

available Shifts:

FULL-TIME | Monday-Friday: 3pm-11pm

PART-TIME | Overnight Saturday & Sunday: 11pm-7am (16 total hrs.)

PER-DIEM | Covering shifts as needed.

Providing residential support services to veterans in the program.

• Provides supportive counseling to veterans in need of crisis intervention and emergency services.
• Monitors veterans in housekeeping maintenance and upkeep of the residence.
• Provides transportation as required.
• Participates as a team member in the maintenance and care of the facility and ensures the safety of the veterans in the program.
• Assists in the administration of drug and alcohol screenings.
• Documents service delivery and maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Implements fire and life safety standards eg: fire drills and fire safety education
• Distributes veteran mail as needed.
• Executes all emergency procedures such as medical emergencies, crisis intervention, fire and/or smoke, police emergency, AED/ First Aid, etc. as per the Agency’s Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Documents any and all pertinent information in and reviews the Communication Log Book, Resident Sign-In Log, Medication Sign-In Log, Pass Authorization Log, and reporting any violations to the Program Coordinator.
• Participates in supervision meetings with the Program Coordinator.
• Conducts regular checks to ensure the safety and whereabouts of all veterans in the residence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health or a related discipline; OR two years of college plus two years of related work or life experience, OR a High School diploma and four years of related experience in homelessness, mental health, or recovery services, or veteran service experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, with a good driving record.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Request Priority Protected Veteran Referral. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled Contact.

~We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American, people of color, women, LGBTQ+, people of all abilities, veterans and veteran spouses.~