Residential Counselors - Group Homes -Behavioral Health

South Jersey Behavioral Health Resources Incorpora; Pennsauken Township (NJ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

South Jersey Behavioral Health Resources Inc. is seeking Residential Counselors to support adults in group homes located in Camden City and Camden County. This integral role focuses on promoting independence and wellness through a compassionate, community-based approach, with both full-time and part-time positions available offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

12 days vacation and 4 personal days

12 sick days

Medical, dental, life insurance

403(b) pension plan

Qualifications

• Experience working with adult residents in a behavioral health setting.
• Valid driver’s license required; must meet insurance carrier’s requirements.
• Ability to complete rehabilitative training and competency-based program training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the well-being of adult residents and promote self-care.
• Maintain operation, maintenance and security of residential facilities.
• Work under supervision to facilitate consumer wellness and community reintegration.

Skills

Compassion

Independence Promotion

Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in mental health or related discipline

Job description

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Residential Counselors - Group Homes -Behavioral Health

RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS - Group Homes in Camden City and Camden County locations.

SOUTH JERSEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESOURCES, INC. (SJBHR), a 501(c) (3) non- profit which may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. is a community-based mental health organization dedicated to providing quality behavioral health services since 1984. SJBHR is currently seeking caring, compassionate Direct Support Professionals to serve as Residential Counselors. We offer a robust benefits and time off package for part- time and full-time counselors.

Immediate Full-time, Part-time Positions $19.13 per hour NEW RATE

Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator or other supervisor, the Residential Counselor is responsible for ensuring the well- being of the program’s adult residents; promoting a normalized environment and a philosophy of self-care and independence with the goal of consumer wellness and recovery and eventual reintegration into the community. The Residential Counselor is also responsible for the operation, maintenance and security of the agency’s residential facilities and programs during their assigned shift.

Requirements are one of the following:

A High school diploma or the equivalent, plus four years related experience OR

• A combination of one or more years of college, plus one or more years related experience together equaling four years OR:
• Graduation from an accredited college/university with a Bachelors’ degree in a mental health, health or other appropriate human services related discipline.

Valid driver’s license is required. Driver’s abstract must meet insurance carrier’s requirements. Rehabilitative training and certification provided through SJBHR are required within 2 weeks of employment. Upon hire must satisfactorily complete the SJBHR orientation and competency based adult mental health rehabilitation program training.

South Jersey Behavioral Health Resources offers a comprehensive paid time off and benefits package including 12 days vacation 4, personal days and 12 sick days. We also offer medical, dental, life insurance, voluntary life insurance and a 403(b) pension plan.

SOUTH JERSEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESOURCES, INC IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.