Residential Counselor IDD Youth

Oaks Integrated Care; Mount Holly Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,826 - 26,876; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Vision plan

Flexible spending plans

Excellent time benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

A community care organization in Mount Holly Township is seeking a Residential Counselor to support IDD youth in daily living activities and behavioral needs. This position offers full-time, part-time, and per-diem shifts. Candidates should have relevant educational backgrounds in Liberal Arts or Social Work, along with experience working with youth. The role includes responsibilities such as supervising residents, utilizing positive behavior strategies, and facilitating group activities. A driver's license and drug screening are mandatory prior to employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 6 months experience working with IDD youth.
• High School Diploma plus a minimum of 1 year experience with IDD youth.
• Valid driver's license in good standing required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a supportive environment for youth.
• Utilize positive behavior support strategies.
• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Facilitate social and recreational activities.

Skills

Experience with IDD youth

Behavioral support strategies

Ability to work positively with youth

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts, Social Work, or Psychology

High School Diploma

Job description

New Jersey
Burlington County
770 Woodland Road
Mt. Holly, NJ 08066, USA

Pay or shift range: $16.57 USD to $19.51 USD
The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Join our team today and immerse yourself in a rewarding career for years to come!

As a Residential Counselor, you will be working with IDD youth, assisting with their daily living activities, and providing behavioral support in a group home setting.

Schedule: Full-time, Part-time and Per-diem shifts available

Weekend Shifts at $19.51/hr.

The potential employee must have the ability to demonstrate respect for children/adolescents and their families; demonstrate understanding of emotional disturbance and developmental disabilities; involve youth and family in all aspects of treatment planning; ability to identify family support resources and to provide advocacy for their use; knowledge of developmental tasks; and adheres to Oaks Integrated Care’s codes of ethic and conduct and commonly accepted codes of behavior.

Responsibilities:

• Provide a caring and supportive environment
  • Utilize positive behavior support strategies with adolescents
  • 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
  • Prepare meals
  • Facilitate groups

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
• Medical and dental insurance
• Vision plan
• Flexible spending plans
• EXCELLENT time benefits for qualified positions!
• Opportunity for personal and career growth, including supervision towards professional licensure for eligible candidates
• Team-oriented environment – we practice the FISH! Philosophy

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts, Social Work, Psychology, preferred, with 6 months experience working with IDD children/adolescents or adults; OR
• High School Diploma plus a minimum of 1 year experience providing direct care to IDD youth/adults

All positions require a valid driver’s license in good standing and pre-employment drug screening. 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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