Residential Counselor - Childrens Residential Services

Oaks Integrated Care; Mount Holly Township (NJ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Residential Counselors to join their team. In this fulfilling role, you will support youth with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges in a residential setting. Your responsibilities will include providing direct care, facilitating daily living activities, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. This position offers both full-time and part-time shifts, allowing you to make a significant impact in the lives of children and adolescents. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the relevant experience, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mental health or related field required.
• Experience working with children/adolescents in a group setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and supervision to residents in a supportive environment.
• Assist clients with daily living activities and participate in recreational activities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Crisis Management

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in a mental health-related field

Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field with experience

High School diploma with experience

Tools

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Residential Counselor - Children's Residential Services

Oaks Integrated Care Inc. | Mount Holly, NJ 08060

Join our team today where you will immerse yourself in a rewarding career for years to come!

As a Residential Counselor, you will 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 ongoing information to professional staff
• Provide input into assessments, case conferences, and treatment planning
• Recognize client behavioral signs indicating potential emergencies and take immediate action by reporting to appropriate staff
• Provide one-on-one supervision and record client responses
• Direct and assist 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA, BS, BSW) in a mental health-related field;
• Bachelor's degree in an 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.