Residential Counselor - Brain Injury Services

eliotcommunityhumanservices; New Jersey; On-site; USD 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical benefits

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Eliot, a Place to Belong and Grow, is seeking a Residential Counselor for our Brain Injury division. You will support adults with brain injuries in group-home settings, help them build daily living skills, and assist with community integration.

Weekend shifts (Sat/Sun 9am-3pm) offer meaningful, compassionate care and opportunities for growth within a mission-driven team. Join Eliot to empower independence, deliver personal care, medications, meals, and skills education, while fostering inclusion

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma.
• Experience working with intellectually disabled or brain injured adults.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive the residence vehicle.
• Maintains a personally owned vehicle as needed.

Responsibilities

• Help with day-to-day operations of a group home for individuals.
• Support community integration through resources, memberships, and education to reduce stigma.
• Provide personal care, meal preparation and skills education.
• Administer medications as needed.
• Transport individuals to day programs, appointments, and activities as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Medication administration

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Join Eliot - A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change

At Eliot, your work has purpose. You'll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.

Benefits at Eliot

We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:

• Generous Paid Time Off - Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) with employer match
• Wellness & Family Support - Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
• Financial Security - 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
• Professional Growth - Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development

Eliot is seeking a Residential Counselor to join our Brain Injury division. Our Brain Injury programs provide high-quality, innovative programming to help adults with brain injuries enhance their lives, develop personal skills, and engage in community activities while building supportive relationships.

As a Residential Counselor, you will offer an array of restorative skill building activities and support to rebuild communication proficiency, social & behavioral skills, self help abilities, and management of daily life activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day to day operations of a group home for individuals
• Assist individuals in being fully integrated in their communities by supporting them in the use of community resources, encouraging them in establishing memberships within their communities, and reducing stigma within the community through education.
• Provide personal care, meal preparation and skills education.
• Administer medications as needed.
• Transport individuals to day programs, appointments, and activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires a High school diploma
• Experience working with intellectually disabled or brain injured adults.
• Ability to drive residence vehicle
• Must possess a valid Massachusetts driver's license and maintain a personally owned vehicle

Schedules

Saturday & Sunday, 9am-3pm (12 hours)

Annual Salary

$20 - $20 USD

At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization.

We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.