MH Group Homes - Residential Counselor

Easterseals New Jersey • Wall Township, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Counselor supports group home residents with daily living activities and delivers high-quality services to help consumers achieve measurable outcomes for new and ongoing care challenges, in accordance with Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRP). The role maintains compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements and Easterseals New Jersey policies and procedures, while upholding the organization’s Core Values of Warmth, Respect, and Expertise.

The position is located in Wall, New Jersey, and is scheduled Saturday and Sunday from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Driving is an essential function; the counselor transports service recipients to and from home and assigned community activities. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and are subject to post-offer verification of driving eligibility under company insurance requirements.

Easterseals New Jersey provides services for people with disabilities and their families, including daily living support and community-based programs that teach life skills through instruction and real-world experiences.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license; driving eligibility is subject to post-offer verification consistent with company insurance requirements.
• One of the following education and experience combinations: a bachelor’s degree in mental health, psychology, sociology, social work, human services, or a related field from an accredited college or university; one or more years of college plus related life or work experience totaling four years; or a high school diploma or GED plus four years of related work or life experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to regularly bend, kneel, crouch, reach, ascend and descend stairs, and pull or push heavy objects, including wheelchairs.

Responsibilities

• Support group home residents with daily living activities.
• Deliver services that help consumers achieve measurable outcomes for new and ongoing care challenges in accordance with Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRP).
• Maintain compliance with licensing, regulatory, and organization policies and procedures.
• Uphold Easterseals New Jersey’s Core Values of Warmth, Respect, and Expertise.
• Communicate clearly, professionally, and concisely through verbal and written channels.
• Transport service recipients to and from home and assigned community activities.
• Operate and transport consumers in Busettes and 12-passenger buses, including ambulatory and non-ambulatory consumers.
• Use office equipment and technology in daily work.
• Work varying shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays, as needed to accommodate and support service activity.
• Provide physical assistance and crisis interventions as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, based on eligibility requirements.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, based on eligibility requirements.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off, holidays, medical leave, and PTO buy-back options.
• Direct deposit and payroll debit card option.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness Program.
• Referral Incentive Program.
• Paid orientation and ongoing training.
• Use of a company van during scheduled shifts to transport consumers as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time