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JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of a House Manager, Assistant House Manager, Program Supervisor or Program Director, the residential counselor serves as a member of the Residential Program staff providing support and instruction to the residents of the assigned residential site.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provides support services, including but not limited to daily living skills, life skill development, supportive residential counseling, transportation, etc. as needed by each resident.
- Support and assist residents in weekly program schedules and outside activities.
- Maintains the security and safety of the residents and the facility.
- Participates in the development and implementation of the Individual Recovery Plan for each resident.
- Communicate, in written & verbal form, assessments & observations of consumers to other treatment team members.
- Supervise and monitor residents in self-medication. (n/a for TRP, Mercer Residential)
- Maintains accurate/current client documentation according to accrediting standards.
- SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS: N/A
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any of the following:
- High school diploma/GED) + four years of related work or life experience (experience related to job duties must be clearly documented);
- LPN license + two years of related work or life experience;
- Combination of one or more years of college + related work or life experience together equaling four years;
- RN license;Bachelors degree from accredited college/university + one year of related work or life experience;
- Bachelors degree from accredited college/university, in mental health, health or other appropriate human services related discipline.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS NEEDED: Valid driver’s license is required.
MANDATED PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
Behavioral Health Services
- Completion of comprehensive competency based training program for individuals providing adult mental health residential services required.
- Certification of CPI/CPR/First Aid, issued by a certified trainer within 90 days of employment.
- Completion of essential learning online training.
WEEKLY WORK HOURS 40-hrs
SCHEDULE: Mon. - Fri. 8am-4pm
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Mileage reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Hammonton, NJ 08037: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
