Residential Counselor IDD Youth

Oaks Integrated Care Inc.; Mount Holly Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Medical and dental insurance

Vision plan

Retirement plan

Flexible spending plans

EXCELLENT time benefits for qualified

Opportunities for supervision toward (

Professional licensure for eligible

Team-oriented environment – FISH!Philo

Job summary

Oaks Integrated Care Inc. is seeking a Residential Counselor to support IDD youth in a group home setting. You will assist with daily living activities, provide behavioral support, and help youths engage in constructive routines.

Shifts include full-time, part-time and per-diem with weekend coverage. The role emphasizes compassionate care, adherence to treatment plans, and collaboration with professional staff to promote safety and well‑being.

Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license in good standing is required.
• Pre-employment drug screening is required.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field preferred.

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

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Behavior support

Driver's license

Education

Social/mental health degree

Unrelated degree + 6m youth exp

HS Diploma + 1y youth exp

Job 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

$19.51/hr.

Competencies

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

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

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Medical and dental insurance
• Vision plan
• Retirement 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 or Associate's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a mental health field; OR
• Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree in an unrelated field with 6 months experience working youth in a group setting; OR
• High School Diploma plus one (1) year of experience working with youth in a group setting.

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.