Residential Counselor - Children's Residential Services

Oaks Integrated Care; Pine Hill (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supplemental income

Generous paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Oaks Integrated Care is seeking a Residential Counselor for our Children's Residential Services in New Jersey. The role involves working in group homes for youth with developmental disabilities or mental illness, providing direct care, supervision, and activities of daily living support, with various shifts including mornings, evenings, and overnights.

Full-time and per-diem options are available, with weekend schedules and a focus on teamwork and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a mental health related field (BA/BS/BSW).
• Bachelor's degree in unrelated field with six (6) months experience working with children/adolescents in a group setting.
• High School diploma plus a minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with children/adolescents in a group setting.
• Valid Driver's License in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide a caring and supportive environment
• Provide direct care services and supervision to residents
• Provide assistance and training in activities of daily living
• Provide on-going information to professional staff
• Provide input into assessments, case conferences, and treatment planning
• Recognize client behavioral signs indicating potential emergency and take immediate action by reporting to appropriate staff
• Provide one-on-one supervision and record client response
• Directing and assisting clients in preparing for group activities
• Provide social and recreational activities
• Perform light household duties
• Provide transportation
• Demonstrate an ability to work positively with youth in a group setting

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mental health field (BA/BS/BSW)

Bachelor's degree in unrelated field with 6 months' experience

High School diploma + 3 years' experience

Job description

Residential Counselor - Children's Residential Services

Join our team today where you will immerse yourself in a rewarding career for years to come!
As a Residential Counselor, you will work to work within our children's residential group homes located throughout Southern New Jersey. The residential programs provide services for youth living with a developmental disability and/or mental illness.

Full-time and part-time shifts available! Morning, evening and overnight shifts available!

Weekend shifts at $19.51/hr.

Responsibilities

• Provide a caring and supportive environment
• Provide direct care services and supervision to residents
• Provide assistance and training in activities of daily living
• Provide on-going information to professional staff
• Provide input into assessments, case conferences, and treatment planning
• Recognize client behavioral signs indicating potential emergency and take immediate action by reporting to appropriate staff
• Provide one-on-one supervision and record client response
• Directing and assisting clients in preparing for group activities
• Provide social and recreational activities
• Perform light household duties
• Provide transportation
• Demonstrate an ability to work positively with youth in a group setting

For Substitute Residential Counselor (Per-Diem)

• Must work 1 shift every 30 Days
• Must work 2 or more Holidays per year
• Must be available for weekend shifts based on program needs
• Must attend 8 staff meetings annually
• Supplemental income
• Generous paid time off benefits
• Opportunity for personal and career growth
• Team oriented environment – we practice the FISH! Philosophy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA. BS, BSW) in a mental health related field;
• Bachelor's degree in unrelated field with six (6) months experience working with children/adolescents in a group setting;
• High School diploma plus a minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with children/adolescents in a group setting;
• Valid Driver's License in good standing

All positions require a valid driver’s license in good standing and pre-employment drug screening. All candidates, if hired, will be expected to cooperate with Oaks Integrated Care and The Department of Human Services in all inspections and investigations. Oaks Integrated Care considers applicants for all positions without regard to: race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; sexual orientation; marital or veteran status; the presence of a medical condition, genetic information or handicap, unrelated to performing the tasks of the job; or any other legally protected status.

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