Residential Counselor

Volunteers of America-Greater New York; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off and Birthday Holiday

Job summary

Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA–Greater New York) invites applications for a Residential Counselor in Plainfield, NJ. You will deliver wellness and recovery‑oriented case management and support to residents of Maud Residence, including skill development, counseling, transportation, crisis intervention, and medication assistance.

The role requires a relevant degree or license and a valid driver’s license, with duties spanning supervision, treatment team collaboration, and development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mental health, health or related field is required.
• RN or LPN license may be required depending on pathway to eligibility.
• At least one year of related work or life experience if a four-year degree isn’t met.
• Valid driver’s license with safe driving record per agency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site supervision and support to residents, including teaching, modeling, ADL assistance, and task completion.
• Communicate observations to program manager, RN, DDD case manager and treatment team.
• Supervise recreational and social activities for residents.
• Provide transportation as needed.
• Assist residents with self-administration of medications.
• Contribute to development of individual habilitation plans and assessments.
• Document observations and services in progress notes.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mental health/health-related discipline

RN license

Combination of college and life/work experience totaling four years

One year of related experience if degree does not meet requirements

LPN license + two years’ related experience or HS diploma + four years’ related experience

Job description

Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA–Greater New York) is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays.

Our staff are at the heart of this work, creating meaningful change every day. If you’re passionate about making a difference and joining a mission-driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

Position:

Residential Counselor

The Residential Counselor is responsible to deliver wellness and recovery-oriented case management and support services to service recipients in accordance with the New Jersey Department of Human Services-Division of Mental Health and Addictions Services regulations. The residential counselor provides support directly to the residents, including but not limited to: skill development, supportive counseling, transportation, crisis intervention, assistance with task completion, vocational and social support.

Maud Residence is a residential health care facility licensed by the New Jersey Department of Human Services-Division of Mental Health and Addictions Services regulations. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser www.voa-gny.org

Location:

Plainfield, New Jersey 07062 (Union County)

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health, health or other appropriate human services related discipline; a license as a registered nurse; a combination of one or more years of college, plus related work or life experience together equaling four years.
• The individual is required to have at least one year of related work or life experience if the four-year college degree does not meet the requirements above.
• A license as a practical nurse plus two years of related work or life experience or a high school diploma or the equivalent, plus four years of related work or life experience.
• This position shall also have a valid state driver’s license with a safe driving record that meets agency procedures.

Residential Counselor Principal Responsibilities:

• On-site consumer resident supervision or support including but not limited teaching, behavioral modeling, assistance to complete ADL’s, and other tasks.
• Communicating observations and information about the consumer resident to the program manager, RN, DDD case manager and other treatment team members.
• Supervising, organizing and supporting recreational and/or socialization activities for consumers.
• Transportation
• Assist consumers in the self-administration of medication.
• Residential counseling
• Crisis intervention services (but not including crisis intervention counseling)
• Participation in the development of the individual habilitation plan and other required assessments.
• Participation in individual service coordination activities.
• Documenting observations, information and services provided to the consumer resident in progress notes.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Cooperate with Volunteers of America and/or State of New Jersey Division staff in any inspection and/or investigation.

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

To learn more about our staff, culture and much more, copy and paste our website link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/our-staff-and-culture/

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.