MH Group Homes - Residential Counselor

Easterseals New Jersey • Wall Township, NJ

10d • 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 based in Wall, New Jersey, and is scheduled Saturdays and Sundays from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Driving is an essential function; candidates must have a valid driver’s license and be subject to post-offer verification of driving eligibility under company insurance requirements. The counselor transports service recipients to and from home and assigned community activities.

Requirements

• Meet 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.
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility to drive under company insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support group home residents with daily living activities.
• Deliver services that help consumers achieve measurable outcomes in accordance with Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRP).
• Maintain compliance with licensing, regulatory, and Easterseals New Jersey policies and procedures.
• 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 company Busettes and 12-passenger buses, including ambulatory and non-ambulatory consumers.
• Provide physical assistance and crisis interventions as needed.
• Work varying shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays, to support service activity.
• Use office equipment and technology on a daily basis.

Benefits

• Use of a company van during scheduled shifts to transport consumers as needed.
• Competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 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, payroll debit card option, and employee assistance program.
• Wellness program and referral incentive program.
• Paid orientation and ongoing training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time