Residential Counselor

Residential Counselor

The Residential Counselor is responsible to deliver wellness and recovery-oriented case management and support services to service recipients in accordance with the New Jersey Department of Human Services-Division of Mental Health and Addictions Services regulations. The residential counselor provides support directly to the residents, including but not limited to: skill development, supportive counseling, transportation, crisis intervention, assistance with task completion, vocational and social support.

Theodora House is a group home that serves consumers who have been discharged from a State psychiatric hospital. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/new-jersey-behavioral-health

Fanwood, NJ 07023 (Union County)

• The position shall have one of the following: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health, health or other appropriate human services related discipline; a license as a registered nurse; a combination of one or more years of college, plus related work or life experience together equaling four years.
• The individual is required to have at least one year of related work or life experience if the four-year college degree does not meet the requirements above. A license as a practical nurse plus two years of related work or life experience or a high school diploma or the equivalent, plus four years of related work or life experience.

• This position shall also have a valid state driver’s license with a safe driving record that meets agency procedures.

• Provide on-site supervision and support to service recipient.
• Communicate observations and information about the service recipient to the program manager, RN and treatment team.
• Supervise, organize and support recreational and/or socialization activities.
• Transport and/or assist service recipient with accessing transportation to appointments.
• Provide residential counseling and crisis intervention (but not including crisis intervention counseling)
• Participate in the development of the individual service plan.
• Participate in individual service coordination activities, including vocational and educational services.
• Document observations information and services provided to the service recipient in progress notes.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment in the facility, including assisting with meal preparation and activities of daily living as needed by the service recipient.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full‑time employees enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday