Residential Counselor Manager

Residential Counselor Manager

Location:

1000 Atlantic Avenue Camden, NJ Population:
Adolescents Full Time (This position requires varied schedule including some day, evening, and weekend hours.)

Salary Range: $58,000-$63,000 Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts on gym memberships, cell phone packages, hotels, rental cars, computers, amusement parks, theater tickets, and more!

MUST HAVE A bachelor's degree and a valid driver's license. At least four years of experience providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting. One year prior supervisory experience in human services. One year of experience working with youth who have a history of severe, complex behavioral and mental health needs.

This position is responsible to provide daily care, supervision, skills training, guidance, encouragement and support for youth, as well as supervising the BCS staff. This position requires varied schedule including some day, evening, and weekend hours.

Reports To:

Program Director II

Education and Experience:

• 21 years of age.
• Must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology or a related field.
• 4 years related experience providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting required.
• 1-year prior supervisory experience in human services required. In addition to the above qualifications, a BCS Manager must have a minimum of one year of experience working with youth who have a history of severe, complex behavioral and mental health needs.

• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass a Criminal Record History Clearance and a Child Abuse History Clearance.
• Ability to physically participate in the use of therapeutic holds and to be certified biannually to demonstrate competence.
• Ability to participate in trauma informed care and intervene appropriately to de-escalate and prevent crisis situations when necessary.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with people from differing backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to be flexible in meeting scheduling needs. Ability to work on agency holidays, as required.

• Has knowledge and understanding of CFG's mission and values.
• Follow and abide by all established program and agency protocols, policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate boundaries with staff and youth.
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings, team meetings and processes for communication concerning youth and the program.
• Attend and participate in all required trainings, both upon hire and annually.
• Achieve and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with the team and other internal and external stakeholders. Provide help to other team members as needed.

Participate in creating an overall positive community atmosphere with other staff and youth.
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively orally, in writing and on both an interpersonal and group level.
• Provide the team with thorough, timely, legible, accurate, objective information through documentation.
• Contribute to ensuring the facility is safe, clean and secure for all youth and staff.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to accept direction and supervision.
• Dress professionally and appropriately as outlined in the Dress Code Policy.
• Notify the State Central Registry (1-877-NJ ABUSE) whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a youth has been or is being abused or neglected by staff members, youth, or any other person as required by the New Jersey Child Abuse and Neglect Law.
• Demonstrate a commitment to CFG's initiative to eliminate restraint and seclusion.
• Possess the personal characteristics and experience to collaborate with and provide appropriate care to youth, gain their respect, guide their development, and participate in their overall treatment program.
• Ability to provide services in…