I/DD Residential Counselor: Behavioral Support & Crisis

SERV Behavioral Health System, Inc.; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

SERV Behavioral Health System, Inc. seeks a Residential Counselor – I/DD to provide therapeutic residential support for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in a group home. You will assist with daily living, support behavioral plans and monitor medications.

The role includes crisis intervention, transportation assistance, and ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment while adhering to safety standards and policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with one year of work or life experience.
• Certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide (CHHA) is acceptable.
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, special education, or related field is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provides ADL and personal care support.
• Direct supervision in group home setting.
• Maintains group home with resident involvement in upkeep.
• Plans, leads and supervises client activities.
• Provides positive behavioral supports daily.
• Contributes to assessments, conferences and treatment planning.
• Organizes recreational and social activities.
• Records data and completes required documentation.
• Monitors medications per policies and procedures.
• Intervenes to prevent or manage crisis situations.
• Provides transportation to appointments.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Excellent communication

Lifting up to 25 pounds

Education

High school diploma + 1 year experience

CNA or CHHA certification

Bachelor’s in human services

Job description

SERV, a well-established leader in behavioral healthcare in New Jersey, supports people with mental illness and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities as they achieve greater independence and life satisfaction through a wide range of services.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Residential Counselor – I/DD provides therapeutic residential support to adult individuals with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities. The successful candidate will assist with daily living activities and provide behavioral support, medication management and crisis intervention in a group home setting.

SCHEDULE:

• Tuesday to Saturday 2PM to 10PM

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides support to clients in the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and personal care needs
• Provides direct supervision in a group home setting
• Assists with maintenance and upkeep of the group home with the assistance of resident clients
• Plans, leads and supervises client activities
• Provides positive behavioral supports on a daily basis
• Provides input into assessments, conferences and treatment planning
• Organizes and supervises recreational and social activities
• Collects and records data, and completes all required documentation
• Follows policies and procedures for the monitoring of clients’ medications
• Intervenes appropriately with clients to prevent, avert or manage crisis situations
• Provides transportation as needed and accompanies clients to and from appointments
• Responsible for ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment and adhering to all safety standards, Federal and State regulations, and corporate policies

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & ABILITY:

• High school diploma or equivalent with one (1) year of work or life experience, OR
• High school diploma or equivalent with Certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide (CHHA), OR
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in any human services discipline (psychology, sociology, special education, etc.)
• Valid and unrestricted driver's license with a clean driving records
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skill
• Ability to demonstrate respect for individuals with I/DD and their families
• Ability to lift 25 pounds

SALARY:

• $22.26 to $24.22per hour based on experience and education.

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EEO STATEMENT:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.