Residential Counselor - Bilingual Juntos (1676)

Center for Family Services; Northfield (NJ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits packages

Job summary

Center for Family Services is hiring a part-time Residential Care Provider in Northfield, NJ to support children and teens in the Juntos Program. This role is pivotal in delivering counseling services while ensuring a structured environment.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, one year of experience, and be bilingual in English and Spanish. A competitive salary with benefits, including a $250 sign-on bonus, is offered.

Qualifications

• One year of experience working with youth.
• Excellent written documentation and data entry skills.
• Required to contribute to a highly detailed electronic health record.

Responsibilities

• Engages in caring supervision and structure for youth in residence.
• Provides life skills education and goal setting groups.
• Serves as a positive role model.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Excellent written documentation skills

Experience working with youth

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Sign-On Bonus

Take advantage of our new sign-on bonus! When you apply and get hired, you are eligible for a $250 sign-on bonus.

Job Type/Status: Part time

Location: Northfield, NJ

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

• Engages in caring supervision and structure for youth in residence which is consistent with stated goals and objectives
• 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
• Serves as a positive role model

Requirements

• High School Diploma plus one year experience working with youth
• 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

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.

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer. Competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages. Many positions require motor vehicle record evaluations and medical clearances.