Residential Counselor - Jersey City (6005)

Center for Family Services; New Jersey; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Center For Family Services in Jersey City, NJ is seeking a Residential Counselor. The role involves working with youth, co-leading groups with therapists, and ensuring program structure aligns with stated goals.

The position requires flexibility for days, evenings, weekends and holidays, plus a valid driver’s license and vehicle with insurance. The organization emphasizes a strong staff development focus and competitive benefits, with opportunities to contribute to meaningful youth services

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Two years experience working with youth.
• Must be available for days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Valid driver’s license with at least three years driving record and vehicle with insurance.

Responsibilities

• Engage youths and provide life skills education.
• Co-lead groups with therapists and case managers.
• Ensure program structure aligns with goals and objectives.
• Supervise programs for youth and support daily living needs.

Education

High School Diploma

Two years experience with youth

Job description

Residential Counselor - Jersey City (6005)

**Sign-On Bonus

Take advantage of our new sign-on bonus! Center For Family Services is a place where you can be part of a dynamic, top workplace team dedicated to improving lives. When you apply and get hired, you are eligible for a $250-500 sign-on bonus.

Location:

Jersey City, NJ

Job Type/Status:

Part-Time and Full Time

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Residential Counselor works with and engages youths as well as assists in providing life skills education. They co-lead groups with therapists and case managers and ensure that program structure is consistent with stated goals and objectives. The Residential Counselor supervises programs for youth while ensuring structure within the programs. They ensure that daily living needs are met through directly working with youth.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma required
• Two years experience working with youth
• Must be available for days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Current driver's license with a driving record of at least three years
• Vehicle with current insurance and registration

At the Center for Family Services, our employees are our greatest resource, and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.*

• Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday
• 401k Plan
• Medical insurance plan options
• Prescription Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health & Wellness Activities
• Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
• Opportunity for advancement

Disclaimer

Many positions require motor vehicle record evaluations and medical clearances. Center For Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.