Residential Counselor - PT

Volunteers of America - Greater New York, Inc.; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part 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

Volunteers of America - Greater New York, Inc. in Perth Amboy, NJ seeks a Residential Counselor- PT to assist in case management and implement treatment plans for residents.

This on-site role provides direct care, supervision, teaching, crisis intervention, transportation, and documentation, with evenings 5–10pm at 20 hours per week.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a human services field or an RN/LPN credential or equivalent experience; valid driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field or related discipline.
• RN or LPN credential or relevant work experience.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record for 24+ months.
• Ability to work evening shifts and on-site.

Responsibilities

• On-site supervision and support including teaching and ADL assistance.
• Communicating observations to the program manager and treatment team.
• Supervising and supporting recreational/social activities.
• Transportation of residents as needed.
• Assist residents in self-administering medications.
• Residential counseling and guidance.
• Crisis intervention services as appropriate.
• Develop and contribute to the individual habilitation plan.
• Participate in service coordination activities.
• Document observations and services in progress notes.
• Cooperate with VOANJ/State staff during inspections.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Crisis intervention

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

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

Registered Nurse license (RN)

Practical Nurse license (LPN) + experience

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Position: Residential Counselor- PT

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)

Shift: Evening/ 20 hours a week/ Monday- Friday 5- 10pm

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:

1. On-site consumer resident supervision or support including but not limited teaching, behavioral modeling, assistance to complete ADL’s, and other tasks.
2. Communicating observations and information about the consumer resident to the program manager, RN, DDD case manager and other treatment team members.
3. Supervising, organizing and supporting recreational and/or socialization activities for consumers.
4. Transportation
5. Assist consumers in the self-administration of medication.
6. Residential counseling
7. Crisis intervention services (but not including crisis intervention counseling)
8. Participation in the development of the individual habilitation plan and other required assessments.
9. Participation in individual service coordination activities.
10. Documenting observations, information and services provided to the consumer resident in progress notes.
11. 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!