Group Home Residence Counselor

Cumberland County Guidance Center • Vineland, NJ

9d • $16 • Onsite

About The Position

ADDITIONAL VINELAND GROUP HOME OPENING IN MARCH! Group Home Residence Counselor - Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) $16.00 per hour on site For over 60 years, The Guidance Center has been a primary mental health support agency, providing compassionate, professional care to individuals and families in Cumberland County, NJ. As a non-profit organization, our dedicated team of professionals, including doctors, nurses, therapists, and support staff, works to diagnose and treat all types of mental illness. As a Residence Counselor, you will provide counseling, guidance, and advocacy to clients with behavioral health needs in a residential setting. You will play a key role in supporting individuals on their path toward greater independence and improved mental well-being. A Residence Counselor is responsible for maintaining progress and activity records, developing and implementing social, recreational, and educational activities, and providing on-site support services. Additional responsibilities include communicating client observations to the treatment team, assisting with transportation to community resources, and participating in team meetings and treatment planning. Demonstrates competency in delivering Motivational Interviewing (MI), effectively engaging individuals served through engagement, assessment, and intervention. A Background Check is required Clear Five year driving record/abstract with ability to be insured by organizations carrier.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma required
• Four years of related mental health residential experience required
• Possession of a valid New Jersey driver's license with a clean five-year driving record that meets organizational standards and qualifies for insurance coverage required.
• A Background Check is required
• Clear Five year driving record/abstract with ability to be insured by organizations carrier.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of community resources and agencies preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintaining progress and activity records
• Developing and implementing social, recreational, and educational activities
• Providing on-site support services
• Communicating client observations to the treatment team
• Assisting with transportation to community resources
• Participating in team meetings and treatment planning
• Delivering Motivational Interviewing (MI), effectively engaging individuals served through engagement, assessment, and intervention

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Organization-Paid Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Vacation and Sick Time
• Union Membership
• Employee Discounts (auto, event tickets, insurance, wireless services, and more)
• 10% additional pay for hours worked between 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED