Residential Counselor - Children's Residential Services

Oaks Integrated Care • Pine Hill, NJ

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About The Position

Join our team today where you will immerse yourself in a rewarding career for years to come! As a Residential Counselor, you will work to work within our children's residential group homes located throughout Southern New Jersey. The residential programs provide services for youth living with a developmental disability and/or mental illness. Full-time and part-time shifts available! Morning, evening and overnight shifts available! Weekend shifts at $19.51/hr. For Substitute Residential Counselor (Per-Diem) Must work 1 shift every 30 Days Must work 2 or more Holidays per year Must be available for weekend shifts based on program needs Must attend 8 staff meetings annually Oaks Integrated Care considers applicants for all positions without regard to: race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; sexual orientation; marital or veteran status; the presence of a medical condition, genetic information or handicap, unrelated to performing the tasks of the job; or any other legally protected status.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA. BS, BSW) in a mental health related field; Bachelor's degree in unrelated field with six (6) months experience working with children/adolescents in a group setting; High School diploma plus a minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with children/adolescents in a group setting
• Valid Driver's License in good standing
• All positions require a valid driver’s license in good standing and pre-employment drug screening
• All candidates, if hired, will be expected to cooperate with Oaks Integrated Care and The Department of Human Services in all inspections and investigations

Responsibilities

• Provide a caring and supportive environment
• Provide direct care services and supervision to residents
• Provide assistance and training in activities of daily living
• Provide on-going information to professional staff
• Provide input into assessments, case conferences, and treatment planning
• Recognize client behavioral signs indicating potential emergency and take immediate action by reporting to appropriate staff
• Provide one-on-one supervision and record client response
• Directing and assisting clients in preparing for group activities
• Provide social and recreational activities
• Perform light household duties
• Provide transportation
• Demonstrate an ability to work positively with youth in a group setting

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Supplemental income
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b)
• Generous paid time off benefits
• Opportunity for personal and career growth
• Team oriented environment – we practice the FISH! Philosophy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees