Impactful Behavioral Health Counselor Transitional Housing

Community Hope, Inc.; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

4 weeks PTO

Birthday holiday

Paid lunch

Job summary

Community Hope, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide compassionate care in community-based group homes.

You will help adults build life skills, maintain stability, and work toward personal goals, with on-site supervision, counseling, and advocacy. Responsibilities include supervising medications, assisting with daily living tasks, budgeting support, and facilitating community involvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mental health, social work, psychiatric rehabilitation, nursing, or a related discipline; or a combination of college plus work experience equaling four years; or a high school diploma with four years of related mental health experience.
• Valid driver\'s license with a good driving record.
• One year of mental health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to adults in community-based group homes, helping them build skills and work toward personal goals.
• Offer on-site supervision, counseling, advocacy, and goal-focused support.
• Help residents with daily living skills: personal hygiene, housekeeping, budgeting, meals, and shopping.
• Assist with budgeting, money management, and banking; support community involvement and meetings.
• Supervise medications in line with guidelines and support transportation.
• Respond to crises and contact staff or authorities when necessary; communicate updates to the Supervisor.
• Maintain safety standards, fire drills, inspections, and maintain a clean environment.

Skills

Direct care

Communication

Documentation

Crisis response

Education

Bachelor's degree in mental health or related field

4 years total education/experience alternative

High school diploma + 4 years related experience

Job description

Community Hope, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide compassionate care in community-based group homes.

You will help adults build life skills, maintain stability, and work toward personal goals, with on-site supervision, counseling, and advocacy. Responsibilities include supervising medications, assisting with daily living tasks, budgeting support, and facilitating community involvement.