RESIDENCE COUNSELOR- PRN/PART TIME

Cumberland County Guidance Center; Vineland (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cumberland County Guidance Center is seeking a part-time Residence Counselor to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will provide essential support and counseling to clients with behavioral health needs, helping them develop life skills and work toward their treatment goals. This position offers flexible scheduling and competitive wages, making it a vital opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in mental health care.

Benefits

Competitive wages

10% additional pay for overnight hours

Flexible PRN/PT scheduling

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Discounts (insurance, event tickets, etc.)

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Four years of related work or life experience necessary.
• Knowledge of community resources and agencies is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling, support, and advocacy in a residential setting.
• Document client progress and daily activities.
• Plan and lead recreational and educational activities.

Skills

Knowledge of community resources

Counseling

Support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Residence Counselor - PRN/PT (As Needed/Part-Time)
Join Our Team at The Guidance Center!

For over 60 years, The Guidance Center has been a primary mental health support agency, providing compassionate, professional care to individuals and families in Cumberland County, NJ. As a non-profit organization, our dedicated team of professionals-including doctors, nurses, therapists, and support staff-works to diagnose and treat all types of mental illness.

Residence Counselor - PRN/PT (As Needed/Part-Time)
Join Our Team at The Guidance Center!

For over 60 years, The Guidance Center has been a primary mental health support agency, providing compassionate, professional care to individuals and families in Cumberland County, NJ. As a non-profit organization, our dedicated team of professionals-including doctors, nurses, therapists, and support staff-works to diagnose and treat all types of mental illness.

What We Offer:

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  Competitive wages

  
  


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  10% additional pay for hours worked between 12:00 AM and 8:00 AM

  
  


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  Union Position

  
  


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  Flexible PRN/PT scheduling

  
  


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  Employee Referral Bonus

  
  


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  Employee Discounts (auto, event tickets, insurance, wireless services, and more)

  
  


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  Shift options: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM, 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM, and 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (typically weekends)

  
  

What You Need to Apply:

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  A high school diploma or equivalent

  
  


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  Four years of related work or life experience

  
  


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  Knowledge of community resources and agencies

  
  


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  A valid automobile driver's license with MVR meeting agency standards

  
  

Position Overview:

As a PRN/PT Residence Counselor, you will provide counseling, support, and advocacy to clients with behavioral health needs residing in a supervised residential setting. In this role, you will help clients develop life skills, access community resources, and work toward their treatment goals.

What Does This Position Look Like?

A Residence Counselor is responsible for documenting client progress and daily activities. You will help foster a supportive and structured environment by modeling healthy communication, coping, and problem-solving skills. Your duties include planning and leading recreational, educational, and social activities; providing transportation; and encouraging the use of community-based services. You'll play an important role in helping clients build independence while supporting their journey toward recovery.

The Guidance Center is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion , sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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