Residential Counselor (Sun-Thurs 8:00AM to 4:00PM)

Catholic Charities - Diocese of Trenton; Ancora (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton seeks a Residential Counselor to support residents at IBHS - Residential - IRP South in Ancora, NJ. Shift: Sun–Thu 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, full-time on-site position providing guidance, safety, and routine daily living skills.

Under supervision, you will help implement Individual Recovery Plans, assist with activities, document observations, and coordinate with treatment team to promote residents' well-being and progress.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED + four years of related work or life experience (experience related to job duties must be clearly documented).
• LPN license + two years of related work or life experience.
• Combination of one or more years of college + related work or life experience together equaling four years.
• RN license.
• Bachelor's degree from accredited college/university + one year of related work or life experience.
• Bachelor's degree from accredited college/university, in mental health, health or other appropriate human services related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provides support services, including daily living skills, life skill development, supportive residential counseling, transportation, etc. as needed by each resident.
• Support and assist residents in weekly program schedules and outside activities.
• Maintains the security and safety of the residents and the facility.
• Participates in the development and implementation of the Individual Recovery Plan for each resident.
• Communicate, in written & verbal form, assessments & observations of consumers to other treatment team members.
• Supervise and monitor residents in self-medication.
• Maintains accurate/current client documentation according to accrediting standards.

Education

High school diploma/GED

LPN license

RN license

Bachelor's degree in mental health/health or related discipline

Bachelor's degree from accredited college/university + related work or life experience

Job description

Residential Counselor (Sun-Thurs 8:00AM to 4:00PM)

About the Organization Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton is a faith inspired non-profit organization, mission-driven, family-friendly, and passionate about services to our communities. We offer a wide variety of exciting career opportunities in the areas of Direct Care, Clinical, Fundraising, Human Resources, IT, Finance, Marketing, and Nursing. When you join us, you can expect a true focus on work-life balance, rewarding career, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefit programs. Some of our benefits include: generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; Employee Assistance Program, excellent health & pension plans; Public Student Loan Forgiveness program; and wide array of training and staff development opportunities to earn on-site CEUs. Catholic Charities is an Aff… To learn more about the agency, please visit our website at: www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org. For frequently asked questions, please click here: https://www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/careers/frequently-asked-questions/

Req Number DIR-26-00070

Location IBHS - Residential - IRP South - Ancora, NJ (43 Fern)

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Number of Openings 1

Category Direct Care - Residential

Job Summary

Under the supervision of a House Manager, Assistant House Manager, Program Supervisor or Program Director, the residential counselor serves as a member of the Residential Program staff providing support and instruction to the residents of the assigned residential site.

Essential Functions

• Provides support services, including but not limited to daily living skills, life skill development, supportive residential counseling, transportation, etc. as needed by each resident.
• Support and assist residents in weekly program schedules and outside activities.
• Maintains the security and safety of the residents and the facility.
• Participates in the development and implementation of the Individual Recovery Plan for each resident.
• Communicate, in written & verbal form, assessments & observations of consumers to other treatment team members.
• Supervise and monitor residents in self-medication.
• Maintains accurate/current client documentation according to accrediting standards.

Supervisory Requirements

N/A

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Any of the following

• High school diploma/GED) + four years of related work or life experience (experience related to job duties must be clearly documented);
• LPN license + two years of related work or life experience;
• Combination of one or more years of college + related work or life experience together equaling four years;
• RN license;
• Bachelors degree from accredited college/university + one year of related work or life experience;
• Bachelors degree from accredited college/university, in mental health, health or other appropriate human services related discipline.

Licenses/Certifications Needed

Valid driver’s license is required.

Mandated Program Requirements

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Weekly Work Hours 40

Proposed Salary $39,520/annually

Schedule Sunday-Thursday 8:00AM to 4:00PM

This position is currently accepting applications.