RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR-U

Apis Services Inc•Voorhees Township, NJ

16h•$20•Onsite

About The Position

SOUTH JERSEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESOURCES, INC. (SJBHR), a 501(c) (3) non- profit which may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. is a community-based mental health organization dedicated to providing quality behavioral health services since 1984. SJBHR is currently seeking caring, compassionate Direct Support Professionals to serve as Residential Counselors. We offer a robust benefits and time off package for part- time and full-time counselors.

Requirements

A High school diploma or the equivalent, plus four years related experience
A combination of one or more years of college, plus one or more years related experience together equaling four years
Graduation from an accredited college/university with a Bachelors’ degree in a mental health, health or other appropriate human services related discipline
Valid driver’s license
Driver’s abstract must meet insurance carrier’s requirements
Rehabilitative training and certification provided through SJBHR are required within 2 weeks of employment
Must satisfactorily complete the SJBHR orientation and competency based adult mental health rehabilitation program training upon hire

Responsibilities

Ensuring the well- being of the program’s adult residents
Promoting a normalized environment and a philosophy of self-care and independence with the goal of consumer wellness and recovery and eventual reintegration into the community
Responsible for the operation, maintenance and security of the agency’s residential facilities and programs during their assigned shift