Residential Counselor
About The Position
The Residential Counselor delivers wellness- and recovery-oriented case management and support services to residents in accordance with New Jersey Department of Human Services–Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services regulations. The position provides direct support, including skill development, supportive counseling, transportation, crisis intervention, assistance with task completion, and vocational and social support. Maud Residence is a residential health care facility licensed by the New Jersey Department of Human Services–Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. The role is located in Plainfield, New Jersey (Union County).
Requirements
- Meet one of the stated education and experience pathways: a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health, health, or other appropriate human services-related discipline; a registered nurse license; one or more years of college combined with related work or life experience totaling four years; a practical nurse license plus two years of related work or life experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent plus four years of related work or life experience.
- Have at least one year of related work or life experience if the four-year college degree does not meet the stated subject-area requirements.
- Have a valid state driver's license and a safe driving record that meets agency procedures.
Responsibilities
- Provide on-site resident supervision and support, including teaching, behavioral modeling, and assistance with activities of daily living and other tasks.
- Communicate observations and information about residents to the program manager, RN, DDD case manager, and other treatment team members.
- Supervise, organize, and support recreational and/or socialization activities.
- Provide transportation.
- Assist residents with the self-administration of medication.
- Provide residential counseling.
- Provide crisis intervention services, excluding crisis intervention counseling.
- Participate in developing individual habilitation plans and other required assessments.
- Participate in individual service coordination activities.
- Document observations, information, and services provided in progress notes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Cooperate with Volunteers of America and/or State of New Jersey Division staff during inspections and investigations.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Prescription coverage
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off, including a paid birthday holiday
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Job Type
Full-time
