Youth I/DD Residential Counselor - Evening Support & Growth

SERV Behavioral Health System, Inc.; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

SERV Behavioral Health System, Inc. seeks a Residential Counselor – Youth I/DD to provide therapeutic residential support for youths with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a group home setting.

The role includes helping with daily living activities and delivering behavioral support under established treatment plans. The candidate will orient new clients, supervise activities, document data, transport clients as needed, and contribute to a safe, therapeutic environment while

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 1 year I/DD group experience
• Associate or Bachelor degree in non-social-work field with 6 months I/DD group experience
• Associate or Bachelor degree in social work/psychology or related field
• Valid unrestricted driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to demonstrate respect for children/adolescents and their families

Responsibilities

• Orients newly admitted clients
• Plans, leads and supervises client activities
• Provides positive behavioral supports on a daily basis
• Provides direct supervision in a group home setting
• Provides input into assessments, conferences and treatment planning
• Facilitates community integration through focused recreational activities
• Provides pre-vocational skills training as indicated based on client needs
• Collects and records data, and completes all required documentation
• Provides transportation as needed and accompanies clients to and from appointments
• Responsible for ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment and adhering to all safety standards, Federal and State regulations, and corporate policies

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Respect for youth

I/DD experience

Education

High School diploma

Social work degree

Related field degree

Job description

SERV Behavioral Health System, Inc. seeks a Residential Counselor – Youth I/DD to provide therapeutic residential support for youths with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a group home setting.

The role includes helping with daily living activities and delivering behavioral support under established treatment plans. The candidate will orient new clients, supervise activities, document data, transport clients as needed, and contribute to a safe, therapeutic environment while