Social Service Counselor Overnight Per Diem →

Compcare; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Learning opportunities

Hands-on experience

Advancement potential

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Compcare is seeking dedicated staff to provide daily supervision, supportive counseling, and help with daily living activities for consumers. You will observe and educate on medication use, and organize social, recreational, and therapeutic programs within a multidisciplinary behavioral health team.

Shifts include weekends (Saturday and Sunday) from 12:30 AM to 8:30 AM, with competitive pay at $19.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• BSW in social work or BA/BS in psychology, criminal justice, sociology, or related field.
• BA in an unrelated field with two years of previous experience.
• AA in a related field with two years of previous experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and supportive counseling to consumers.
• Assist with activities of daily living skills.
• Monitor consumer self-administration of prescribed medications and provide education.
• Facilitate social, recreational, and therapeutic activities with consumers.
• Utilize crisis intervention skills as required.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Daily living assistance

Education

BSW in social work

BA/BS in psychology, criminal justice, sociology, or related field

AA in related field with two years of experience

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

Responsibilities

Provides consumers with daily supervision, supportive counseling, and assistance with their activities of daily living skills

Observes consumer self-administer their prescribed medication and provides daily medication education

Facilitates social, recreational, and therapeutic activities with consumers

Utilizes crisis intervention skills as required

Qualifications

BSW in social work, BA/BS in psychology, criminal justice, sociology, or a related field

BA in an unrelated field with two years of previous experience

AA in a related field with two years of previous experience

Valid Driver’s License

Location

Employment Type

Various shifts available

Saturday & Sunday

12:30 AM - 8:30 AM

What We Offer

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling options where available

Opportunities to learn and grow within a mission-driven organization

Hands-on experience working with a multidisciplinary behavioral health team

Potential for advancement or transition into full-time roles

Pay

$19.50 per hour

As a nonprofit organization our mission comes first, but so do our people. We’re proud to offer excellent benefits and a workplace that values balance, growth, and purpose.