Residential Counselor All Shifts

CFG Health Network; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 29,549 - 42,085; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

A healthcare services organization in Camden is seeking a Residential Counselor for evening shifts. The ideal candidate must hold a bachelor's degree and have at least one year of direct care experience with youth. Responsibilities include establishing supportive relationships, supervising daily routines, and ensuring a safe environment. This position offers competitive pay at $26 per hour along with full benefits including medical and dental insurance, 401(k), and more. Flexibility in scheduling is required to meet the needs of the youth.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have one year of direct care experience with youth.

Responsibilities

• Establish supportive relationships with youth.
• Supervise daily routines and role model behavior.
• Maintain safety and responsible care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to de-escalate crises

Understanding of CFG's mission

Flexibility in scheduling

Experience with youth

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

Residential Counselor (Behavioral Care Specialist) 2nd Shift/3:00P-11:30P

Location: 1000 Atlantic Avenue Camden NJ 08030 (Virtua facility)

Population: Adolescents

EARN $26.00 per hour ($24.50 + $1.50 SD) with full benefits.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts on gym memberships, cell phone packages, hotels, rental cars, computers, amusement parks, theater tickets, and more

Requirements

• MUST have a bachelor’s degree
• MUST have a valid driver’s license
• MUST have a year of direct care experience with the youth
• The physical capability to restrain patients in emergencies
• Achieve and maintain First Aid and CPR certification

Essential job accountabilities

Reports To: BCS Manager

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• 18 years of age
• Bachelor’s level practitioner with one year of direct care experience with the youth

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass a Criminal Record History Clearance and a Child Abuse History Clearance
• Ability to physically participate in the use of therapeutic holds and to be certified biannually to demonstrate competence
• Ability to participate in trauma informed care and intervene appropriately to de-escalate and prevent crisis situations when necessary
• Excellent interpersonal skills with people from differing backgrounds and cultures
• Ability to be flexible in meeting scheduling needs; able to work on agency holidays, as required
• Knowledge and understanding of CFG’s mission and values
• Follow and abide by all established program and agency protocols, policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriate boundaries with staff and youth
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings, team meetings and processes for communication concerning youth and the program
• Attend and participate in all required trainings, both upon hire and annually
• Achieve and maintain First Aid and CPR certification
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with the team and other internal and external stakeholders; provide help to other team members as needed
• Participate in creating an overall positive community atmosphere with other staff and youth
• Communicate effectively and persuasively orally, in writing and on both an interpersonal and group level
• Provide the team with thorough, timely, legible, accurate, objective information through documentation
• Contribute to ensuring the facility is safe, clean and secure for all youth and staff
• Participate in quality improvement activities
• Demonstrate willingness and ability to accept direction and supervision
• Dress professionally and appropriately as outlined in the Dress Code Policy
• Notify the State Central Registry (1-877-NJ ABUSE) of suspected abuse or neglect as required by law
• Demonstrate a commitment to CFG’s initiative to eliminate restraint and seclusion
• Collaborate with youth to provide appropriate care and participate in their treatment program
• Provide services in a culturally and linguistically competent manner
• Work with children, youth, adults or families with special needs as appropriate
• Support constructive youth and family visitation and youth involvement in community activities
• Attend training in the Nurtured Heart Approach and apply its principles with youth, families and coworkers

Specific Job Functions

Relationships:

• Establish supportive, motivational and therapeutic relationships with youth, ensuring safety and responsible residential care

Supervision:

• Responsible for daily supervision and awareness of youth locations

Daily Living:

• Supervise and participate in daily routines; role model problem solving and independence
• Know current level of functioning and appropriate interventions
• Observe and document behavior and emotional symptoms; implement behavioral interventions as needed
• Read and familiarize with youth treatment plans
• Carry out daily living and behavior plans developed by a multidisciplinary team
• Assist youth with skill-building activities

Programming:

• Maintain structure and follow daily schedule
• Develop, plan, supervise and participate in daily recreational and social activities
• Implement program policies and procedures including behavioral motivational system
• Promote programming enthusiasm
• Consult with supervisors, directors and clinicians regarding behavior issues and needs
• Perform light housekeeping to keep environment neat
• Transport youth to appointments or community outings
• Conduct group meetings about program rules and behavior management
• Administer medication when necessary

Other:

• Know co-worker roles for internal referrals
• Assigned to mandatory extra shifts when needed
• Take on special tasks to support program functioning
• Drive program vehicles as requested

Training Requirements Specific to this Position

• Handle with Care Bi-Annually
• All Training Academy Classes and ongoing training as developed

Other Duties

• As assigned

Education

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Motivations

Required

Bachelor’s or better.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.