Senior Residential Counselor - Bilingual Juntos (2991)

Center for Family Services; Burlington (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent paid time off (PTO) program

401(k) Plan

Medical insurance plan options

Prescription Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health & Wellness Activities

Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization is seeking an experienced Senior Residential Care Provider in Burlington County, NJ. The role involves overseeing residential counselors, ensuring program goals are met, and providing support to unaccompanied youth. Candidates must possess a BSW or equivalent, CSW certification, and be bilingual in English and Spanish. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Certified Social Worker (CSW) or equivalent certification, if applicable.
• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree or related field, or extensive experience.
• Excellent written documentation and data entry skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (conversational Spanish required, fluent Spanish preferred).
• Must be a licensed Driver for three years.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision of Residential Care Providers.
• Assures the continuing training and development of program staff.
• Assigns staff work schedules, makes appropriate changes when indicated.
• Assists residential counselors in providing life skills education, counseling and other service delivery areas.
• Co‑ordinates recreation and physical education activities for the youth.

Skills

Excellent written documentation skills

Data entry skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Licensed Driver for three years

Education

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related field

Certified Social Worker (CSW) or equivalent certification

Job description

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Location:

Burlington County, NJ

Job Type/Status:

Full Time

Position Summary:

Center For Family Services is seeking an experienced individual for the Senior Residential Care Provider position at the Juntos Program. The Senior Residential Care Provider is dedicated to successfully reaching program goals, provides oversight to a team of residential counselors, ensures the health, well‑being and daily living needs of the program youth are met.

About the Juntos Program:

Juntos provides temporary shelter to unaccompanied children and teenagers who have crossed the southern border into the United States and are in need of a safe place to live. Our goal is to help children through these difficult circumstances and to minimize the impact by providing a warm and caring home that seeks to reunite children with their family. Services are focused on the safety of every child in our care. We utilize a Nurtured Heart, a trauma‑informed care approach, which emphasizes physical, psychological and emotional safety for the children in our care and helps them rebuild a sense of control.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides supervision of Residential Care Providers
• Assures the continuing training and development of program staff
• Assigns staff work schedules, makes appropriate changes when indicated
• Assists residential counselors in providing life skills education, counseling and other service delivery areas
• Co‑ordinates recreation and physical education activities for the youth
• Co‑ordinates appointments with Medical consultants and ensures all over‑the‑counter and prescription medication are on hand and correctly administered

Requirements:

• Certified Social Worker (CSW) or equivalent certification, if applicable
• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree or related field, or extensive experience
• Excellent written documentation and data entry skills
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (conversational Spanish required, fluent Spanish preferred)
• Must be a licensed Driver for three years

Benefits:

At the Center for Family Services our employees are our greatest resource and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.

• Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday
• 401(k) Plan
• Medical insurance plan options
• Prescription Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health & Wellness Activities
• Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
• Opportunity for advancement

About Employment at Center For Family Services Apply and get hired at Center For Family Services, a leader in the non‑profit sector and named as a top workplace in the region since 2010. As part of our team, you will be recognized as our most valuable resource. Our staff balance best practices with personalized care. Together our team makes a positive difference in the lives of people in need. If you're interested in a rewarding career, Center For Family Services is a great place to grow as a professional. For more information about our top workplace, please visit Center For Family Services website at www.centerffs.org .

Disclaimer

Many positions require motor vehicle record evaluations and medical clearances. Center For Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.