MH Group Homes - Residential Counselor

Easterseals New Jersey • Phillipsburg, NJ

16d • $18 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Counselor supports group home residents with daily living activities. This role involves delivering high-quality services that help consumers achieve measurable outcomes for new and ongoing consumer care challenges in accordance with Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRP). The position requires maintaining compliance with all licensing, regulatory, and ENJ policies and procedures, as well as upholding ENJ’s Core Values (Warmth, Respectful, Expertise). This role requires driving as an essential function, and candidates must possess a valid driver's license, subject to post-offer verification of driving eligibility consistent with company insurance requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in mental health, psychology, sociology, or social work, human services or a related field from an accredited college or university OR A combination of one (1) or more years’ of college, plus related life or work experience equal to four (4) years OR High school diploma or GED plus four (4) years of related work or life experience required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supports group home residents with daily living activities.
• Delivers high-quality services that help consumers achieve measurable outcomes for new and ongoing consumer care challenges in accordance with Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRP).
• Maintains compliance with all licensing, regulatory, and ENJ policies and procedures.
• Maintains ENJ’s Core Values at all times (Warmth, Respectful, Expertise).
• Communicates clearly, professionally, and concisely via verbal and written communication channels.
• Regularly bends, kneels, crouches, reaches, ascends and descends stairs, pulls, or pushes heavy objects, including but not limited to wheelchairs, as well as physical assistance and crisis interventions.
• May operate and transport consumer’s in Busettes and 12-passenger buses (ambulatory and non-ambulatory).
• Regularly operates office equipment and using technology on a daily basis.
• Works varying shifts including evenings, nights, weekends and/or holidays to accommodate and support service activity.
• Transport service recipients to and from home and assigned activities within the community.

Benefits

• Use of Company Van during scheduled shift to transport consumers as needed.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits – Including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts, based on eligibility requirements.
• Employer-Paid Coverage – Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings – 403(b) Plan with Employer Match
• Generous Time Off – Paid Time Off, Holidays, Medical Leave, and PTO Buy-Back Options
• Convenience & Support – Direct Deposit, Payroll Debit Card Option, and Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness & Recognition – Wellness Program and Referral Incentive Program
• Training & Development – Paid Orientation and Ongoing Training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level