Residential Counselor - NNJ

Voa Gny; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage

Prescription Coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birth‑

Job summary

Voa Gny is seeking a Residential Counselor to support consumers with case management, treatment plan implementation, and direct care in Edison, NJ and surrounding areas. The role includes supervision, transport, and coordination with the care team.

Qualified candidates typically hold a relevant degree or nursing license and must have a valid driver’s license. Full-time benefits are provided, and there are part-time opportunities as well.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or RN license or combination of college and related experience totaling four years.
• If the four-year degree is not met, at least one year of related work or life experience is required.
• LPN license plus two years of related work or life experience or high school diploma/equivalent plus four years of related work experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for at least 24 months.

Responsibilities

• On-site consumer resident supervision or support including teaching, behavioral modeling, ADL assistance, and other tasks.
• Communicating observations and information about the consumer resident to the program manager, RN, DDD case manager and other treatment team members.
• Supervising, organizing and supporting recreational and/or socialization activities for consumers.
• Transportation.
• Assist consumers in the self-administration of medication.
• Residential counseling.
• Crisis intervention services (but not including crisis intervention counseling).
• Participation in the development of the individual habilitation plan and other required assessments.
• Participation in individual service coordination activities.
• Documenting observations, information and services provided to the consumer resident in progress notes.
• Cooperate with Volunteers of America and/or State of New Jersey Division staff in any inspection and/or investigation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mental health, health or related human services

Registered nurse license

Combination of college + related work or life experience totaling four years

One year of related work or life experience if four-year degree not met

Licensed practical nurse + two years of related experience or high school diploma + four years of related experience

Valid driver’s license with clean driving record for 24 months

Job description

Position: Residential Counselor (Full Time & Part Time)

The Residential Counselor is responsible for assisting in the case management and treatment plan implementation for the consumers. The residential counselor provides direct care services to the consumers, including but not limited to transportation, support, teaching, crisis intervention, and case management.

Location:

Edison, Fanwood, Plainfield, Perth Amboy NJ

Minimum Qualifications:

The position shall have one of the following:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health, health or other appropriate human services related discipline; a license as a registered nurse; a combination of one or more years of college, plus related work or life experience together equaling four years.


• The individual is required to have at least one year of related work or life experience if the four-year college degree does not meet the requirements above.


• A license as a practical nurse plus two years of related work or life experience or a high school diploma or the equivalent, plus four years of related work or life experience.


• This position shall also have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for a minimum of 24 months.

Residential Counselor Principal Responsibilities:

• On-site consumer resident supervision or support including but not limited teaching, behavioral modeling, assistance to complete ADL’s, and other tasks.


• Communicating observations and information about the consumer resident to the program manager, RN, DDD case manager and other treatment team members.


• Supervising, organizing and supporting recreational and/or socialization activities for consumers.


• Transportation


• Assist consumers in the self-administration of medication.


• Residential counseling


• Crisis intervention services (but not including crisis intervention counseling)


• Participation in the development of the individual habilitation plan and other required assessments.


• Participation in individual service coordination activities.


• Documenting observations, information and services provided to the consumer resident in progress notes.


• Cooperate with Volunteers of America and/or State of New Jersey Division staff in any inspection and/or investigation.

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage


• Prescription Coverage


• Life Insurance


• Retirement Plan


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

And much more!