MH Group Homes - Residential Counselor

Easterseals New Jersey; Irvington (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Use of Company Van

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Employer-Paid Coverage for Life and Disability Insurance

403(b) Plan with Employer Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program and Referral Bonus Program

Training & Development

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Frenchtown, NJ is seeking a Residential Counselor to support group home residents in daily activities and deliver high-quality care in accordance with rehabilitation plans. The ideal candidate will have a relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Responsibilities include documenting services, educating consumers on medications, and coordinating needs while providing a supportive environment. The role offers full-time hours with competitive pay and benefits, including medical and retirement savings options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required.
• Possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to educate consumers on medications and track logs.

Responsibilities

• Support consumers in achieving personal care goals.
• Educate consumers on medications and track logs.
• Document services using electronic health records.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in mental health, psychology, sociology, or social work

High school diploma or GED plus four (4) years of related work or life experience

One year of college plus related life/work experience equal to four years

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Posted Friday, March 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Location: Frenchtown, NJ (Hunterdon County)

Schedule: Full-time: Thursday 7:00am-3:00pm and Saturday-Sunday 7:00am-11:00pm (32 hours per week)

Why Join Easterseals NJ?

Here’s why our team members choose us over others:

• Professional Growth: From onboarding to ongoing training, we invest in your development with clear pathways for advancement.
• Work-Life Balance: We offer a variety of shift options and locations, ensuring we can always meet your needs.
• Stability & Legacy: As part of a national network, we offer stability of a trusted nonprofit with the heart of a local organization.

About Us and Our Program:

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.

What You’ll Do:

The Residential Counselor supports the group home residents with daily living activities and delivers high quality services that will help consumers achieve measurable outcomes in accordance with Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRP).

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Support consumers in achieving personal care goals and addressing ongoing challenges.
• Educate consumers on medications, track logs, and conduct monthly audits.
• Coordinate services based on individual needs.
• Transport consumers using the company van as needed.
• Deliver high-quality care in line with Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRP).
• Accurately document services within required timeframes using electronic health records.

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 university OR
  • A combination of one (1) or more years’ of college, plus related life or work experience equal to four (4) years OR
  • High school diploma or GED plus four (4) years of related work or life experience required.
• Requirements: Possess a valid driver’s license & acceptable driving record.
• Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.

What We Offer:

• Use of Company Van as needed to transport consumers.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits – Including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 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 Card and Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness & Recognition – Wellness Program and Referral Bonus 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.