Residential Counselor - Part Time

Voa Gny; Perth Amboy (NJ); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 30.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage

Prescription Coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birth­

Descripción de la vacante

Volunteers of America in Perth Amboy, NJ, seeks a part-time Residential Counselor (20 hrs/overnight) to support case management and implement treatment plans for consumers. Responsibilities include supervision, teaching, crisis intervention, and coordination with the treatment team.

The role involves transporting consumers, assisting with ADLs, and medication self-administration. A valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in mental health/health or related field
• RN license or equivalent
• LPN license or equivalent
• High school diploma with four years of related work experience or equivalent
• Driver’s license with clean record for 24 months

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

Crisis intervention

Case management

Transportation

ADL assistance

Documentation

Team communication

Educación

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

RN license

LPN license

High school diploma + 4 years related experience

Driver’s license with clean record for 24 months

Descripción del empleo

Position: Residential Counselor (PT/20hrs/Overnight)

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: Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 (Middlesex County)

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!