Youth Support Coach: Residential Counselor (Sign-On Bonus)

Center For Family Services, Inc.; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Excellent benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

401k Plan

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Ongoing Training & Development

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Center for Family Services in Ewing, NJ is seeking a Support Coach / Residential Counselor to create a safe, therapeutic environment for youth facing emotional and behavioral challenges. This full-time role involves direct interaction, implementing daily routines, and coordinating with the treatment team.

You will provide 24/7 supervision, assist with daily living activities, and help de-escalate crises using approved methods.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Have a current non-provisional drivers license in good standing.
• Have a HS Diploma or GED with 3 years' experience providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting OR a BA with 1 years' experience providing direct care to youth in behavioral health agency or institutional setting.
• Have a desire to work with adolescents and young adults.

Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent attendance, arriving on time for shifts and scheduled meetings.
• Provide 24/7 supervision, support and direct counseling within the residential setting, ensuring the safety and security of youth.
• Build positive rapport and relationships with youth residents through consistent and supportive interactions.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to reinforce therapeutic interventions in the daily routine. Utilize appropriate behavior management techniques to address challenging behaviors.
• Effectively manage crisis situations by employing appropriate de-escalation techniques and following established protocols.
• Communicate incidents and observations to the appropriate staff and maintain accurate incident reports. Provides 1:1 supervision and engages youth as needed.
• Encourage positive peer interactions.
• Lead, Facilitate and participate in structured group activities, recreation and physical education activities, promoting social skills, teamwork and a sense of community.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Education

HS Diploma or GED with 3 years' experience providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting OR a BA with 1 year's experience providing direct care to youth in behavioral health agency or institutional setting

Current non-provisional driver's license in good standing

Job description

Center for Family Services in Ewing, NJ is seeking a Support Coach / Residential Counselor to create a safe, therapeutic environment for youth facing emotional and behavioral challenges. This full-time role involves direct interaction, implementing daily routines, and coordinating with the treatment team.

You will provide 24/7 supervision, assist with daily living activities, and help de-escalate crises using approved methods.