Overnight Residential Counselor - Bilingual Juntos (1304)

Center for Family Services; New Jersey; Presencial; USD 23.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Excellent PTO program

401k Plan

Medical insurance options

Prescription Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health & Wellness Activities

Training & Professional Development

Advancement opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Center For Family Services in Gloucester County, NJ is seeking Residential Care Providers for the Juntos Program. You will deliver direct counseling, support to children and teens, and help maintain a nurturing, trauma-informed environment.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma or equivalent (associates preferred), bilingual English/Spanish, and valid driver's license with vehicle. A $20/hour wage and a $500 sign-on bonus are offered along with competitive benefits.

Formación

• High School diploma or equivalent with 1 year experience in child welfare.
• Associate degree in Social Work or related field with 1 year experience in child welfare (preferred).
• 1-3 years experience with program population or direct service in a residential setting, with supervisory and program administration experience.
• 3-5 years experience with program population or direct service delivery in a residential setting, with supervisory and program administration experience.
• Excellent written documentation and data entry skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (conversational Spanish required, fluent Spanish preferred).
• Current driver's license with a great driving record of at least three years.
• Vehicle with current insurance and registration.

Responsabilidades

• Ensures program structure aligns with stated goals and trauma-informed approach.
• Reports to and collaborates with Therapists and other staff.
• Coordinates recreation and physical education activities during shifts.
• Manages daily living needs of youth via delegation to residential staff.
• Coordinates medical appointments, medications, and supplies.
• Coordinates appointments with Therapists and Transport staff.
• Works with teachers and residential staff to achieve education and job goals.
• Provides supervision and guidance to youth; supports day, evening, and weekend shifts.
• Instructs and counsels youth in daily activities.
• Provides life skills education and goal-setting groups.
• Co-leads activities and provides one-to-one support.
• Provides transportation to appointments.
• Substitutes for resident counselors as needed.
• Ensures youth complete treatment plan goals.
• Maintains clean and orderly program site.
• Assists youth with daily life skills, education, and chores.
• May travel to other shelters as needed.

Conocimientos

Documentation skills

Data entry

Bilingual English/Spanish

Driver's license

Vehicle insurance

Educación

High School diploma

Associate degree in Social Work

Descripción del empleo

Sign-On Bonus

Take advantage of our new sign-on bonus! Center For Family Services is a place where you can be part of a dynamic, top workplace team dedicated to improving lives. When you apply and get hired, you are eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus.

Location

Gloucester County, NJ

Job Type/Status

FullTime

Salary

$20 per hour

Position Summary

Center For Family Services is seeking motivated, culturally sensitive and compassionate individuals for the Residential Care Provider positions for the Juntos Program. The Residential Care Provider will be a key member of the program's team by providing direct counseling services and support to children and teens in the program.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures that program structure is consistent with stated goals and objectives and that a Nurtured Heart, trauma-informed program is followed. .
• Reports to and serves on the treatment team with Therapists and other designated staff.
• Coordinates recreation and physical education activities scheduled during their shift.
• Ensures that daily living needs of youth are met through delegation of responsibilities to residential counseling staff.
• Coordinates appointments with medical consultants, ensures all over-the-counter and prescription supplies and medication is on hand and correctly administered.
• Coordinates other appointments (i.e. court appearances) with Therapists and Periodic Transport staff.
• Works closely with teachers and other residential staff in carrying out and following through on education and jobs related goals.
• Engages in caring supervision and structure for youth in residence which is consistent with stated goals and objectives, Day, Evening and Weekends.
• Instructs, guides, and counsels youth informally throughout their interactions in day to day activities.
• Provides life skills education and goal-setting groups
• Co-leads recreation and physical education activities scheduled during shift.
• Provides one-to-one assistance and engages youth.
• Provides transportation to and from appointments.
• Substitutes in the event of Resident counselor absence.
• Provides direct level of supervision to youth in the program and on activity outage.
• Ensures that youth complete their goals as set forth in their treatment plans.
• Ensures that the physical site of the program is clean and orderly as set forth in the policy and procedures.
• Assists youth in their daily life skills, education, and chores in the program.
• May need to travel to other shelters as needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 1 year experience in the child welfare field, working with children and/or adolescents in a social service setting.
  • Associate's degree in Social Work degree or related field, with a minimum of 1 year experience in the child welfare field, working with children and/or adolescents in a social service setting, preferred
• 1 - 3 years of experience working with the program population or relevant direct service delivery in a residential setting, with supervisory and program administration experience.
  • 3 - 5 years of experience working with the program population or relevant direct service delivery, in a residential setting, with supervisory and program administration experience.
• Excellent written documentation and data entry skills
• Required to contribute to a highly detailed electronic health record and in other related systems
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (conversational Spanish required, fluent Spanish preferred)
• Current driver's license with a great driving record of at least three years
• Vehicle with current insurance and registration

Benefits

At the Center for Family Services our employees are our greatest resource and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.*

• Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday
• 401k Plan
• Medical insurance plan options
• Prescription Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health & Wellness Activities
• Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
• Opportunity for advancement

About the Juntos Program

Juntos provides temporary shelter to unaccompanied children and teenagers who have crossed the southern border into the United States and are in need of a safe place to live.Our goal is to help children through these difficult circumstances and to minimize the impact by providing a warm and caring home that seeks to reunite children with their family.Services are focused on the safety of every child in our care. We utilize a Nurtured Heart, a trauma informed care approach, which emphasizes physical, psychological and emotional safety for the children in our care and helps them rebuild a sense of control.

About Employment at Center For Family Services

Apply and get hired at Center For Family Services, a leader in the non-profit sector and named as a top workplace in the region since 2010. As part of our team, you will be recognized as our most valuable resource. Our staff balance best practices with personalized care. Together our team makes a positive difference in the lives of people in need. If you're interested in a rewarding career, Center For Family Services is a great place to grow as a professional. For more information about our top workplace, please visit Center For Family Services website at www.centerffs.org

Disclaimer

All positions require pre-employment drug screening and criminal record checks. Many positions require motor vehicle record evaluations and medical clearances. Center For Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.