MH Group Homes - Residential Counselor

EasterSeals of New Jersey; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Employer-paid Life/AD&D

403(b) Retirement plan with match

Paid Time Off and holidays

Training and development

Job summary

Easterseals NJ in Bridgewater, NJ is seeking a Mental Health Residential Counselor to support residents with daily living activities and IRP-driven goals. This role requires a valid driver’s license and willingness to drive as an essential function.

You’ll work with a compassionate team, adhere to licensing standards and ENJ policies, and participate in ongoing training. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mental health, psychology, sociology, social work, or related field.
• Combination of college + life/work experience may substitute for degree.
• Strong communication and computer skills (MS Office).

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities per IRP goals.
• Maintain compliance with licensing, ENJ policies, and core values.
• Provide crisis intervention and physical assistance as needed.
• Transport residents when required and operate related equipment.
• Support shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in mental health or related field

4 years of related life/work experience OR one year of college + 4 years experience

Job description

Mental Health Residential Counselor

Are you looking to join a dynamic team of passionate professionals dedicated to enriching the lives of people living with mental illness?

Your interest in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities & mental health illness is valuable to us!

Location: Bridgewater (SOMERSET COUNTY)

Schedule/Shift: Monday - Friday 3 pm - 11 pm

What You’ll Do:

The Residential Counselor supports group home residents with daily living activities. Including delivering high-quality services that help consumers achieve measurable outcomes for new and ongoing consumer care challenges in accordance with Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRP). Maintains compliance with all licensing, regulatory, and ENJ policies and procedures. Maintains ENJ’s Core Values at all times (Warmth, Respectful, Expertise).

** This role requires driving as an essential function. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and be subject to post-offer verification of driving eligibility consistent with company insurance requirements. **

About Us:

Since 1948, Easterseals New Jersey has worked to meet the continuously growing needs of people with disabilities and their families. Its services for individuals with mental health conditions provide daily living support and community-based programs that teach valuable life skills through instruction and real-world experiences.

Essential Functions:

• Communicates clearly, professionally, and concisely via verbal and written communication channels.
• Regularly bends, kneels, crouches, reaches, ascends and descends stairs, pulls, or pushes heavy objects, including but not limited to wheelchairs, as well as physical assistance and crisis interventions.
• May operate and transport consumer’s in Busettes and 12 -passenger buses (ambulatory and non-ambulatory)
• Regularly operates office equipment and using technology on a daily basis.
• Works varying shifts including evenings, nights, weekends and/or holidays to accommodate and support service activity.
• Transport service recipients to and from home and assigned activities within the community.

Who You Are:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in mental health, psychology, sociology, or social work, human services or a related field from an accredited college or universityOR
• A combination of one (1) or more years’ of college, plus related life or work experience equal tofour(4) yearsOR
• High school diploma or GED plusfour(4) years of related work or life experiencerequired.

• Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.

What We Offer:

• Use of Company Vanduring scheduled shift to transport consumers as needed.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits - Including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts, based on eligibility requirements.
• Employer-Paid Coverage - Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings - 403(b) Plan with Employer Match
• Generous Time Off - Paid Time Off, Holidays, Medical Leave, and PTO Buy-Back Options
• Convenience & Support - Direct Deposit, Payroll Debit Card Option, and Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness & Recognition - Wellness Program and Referral Incentive Program
• Training & Development - Paid Orientation and Ongoing Training

Easterseals NJ provides a comprehensive benefits package. For full details, visit www.enjbenefits.com.

Easterseals Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

As one of our core values, we strive to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees without regard to their age, gender, religion, race, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability which is unrelated to the ability to perform essential job functions, unfavorable military discharge (except dishonorable), veteran status, marital status, parental status, genetic information, source of income or other legally protected categories in accordance with applicable law with regard to receipt of services, appointment or election to voluntary office or hiring for, assignment to, or promotion in staff positions.