Residential Counselor

Volunteers of American Greater New York • Plainfield, NJ

22d • Onsite

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 Addictions Services regulations. The role provides direct support, including skill development, supportive counseling, transportation, crisis intervention, assistance with task completion, and vocational and social support. The position is at Maud Residence, a residential health care facility in Plainfield, New Jersey.

Requirements

• Meet one of the stated education and experience pathways: a bachelor’s degree in a mental health, health, or other appropriate human services discipline; a registered nurse license; a combination of college and 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 specified subject-area requirements.
• Have a valid state driver’s license and a safe driving record meeting agency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site supervision and support to residents, including teaching, behavioral modeling, and assistance with activities of daily living and other tasks.
• Communicate observations and resident information to the program manager, RN, DDD case manager, and other treatment team members.
• Supervise, organize, and support recreational and socialization activities.
• Provide transportation to residents.
• Assist residents with self-administration of medication.
• Provide residential counseling and 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 New Jersey Division staff during inspections or investigations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Prescription coverage
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off, including a paid birthday holiday
• Additional benefits not specified

What This Job Offers

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