Residential Counselor Job Plainfield area,New Jersey USA,Healthcare

Position

Residential Counselor (Part Time)

The Residential Counselor is responsible for assisting in the case management and treatment plan implementation for the consumers. The residential counselor provides direct care services to the consumers, including but not limited to transportation, support, teaching, crisis intervention, and case management.

Maud Residence

Maud Residence is a residential health‑care facility licensed by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs that serves consumers with psychiatric disabilities and co‑occurring medical issues who have been discharged from a State psychiatric hospital. To learn more about the program, visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-health

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey 07062 (Union County)

Minimum Qualifications

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 driver's license with a clean driving record for a minimum of 24 months.

Residential Counselor Principal Responsibilities

On‑site consumer resident supervision or support including but not limited teaching, behavioral modeling, assistance to complete ADL's, and other tasks.

Communicating observations and information about the consumer resident to the program manager, RN, DDD case manager and other treatment team members.

Supervising, organizing and supporting recreational and/or socialization activities for consumers.

Transportation

Assist consumers in the self‑administration of medication.

Residential counseling

Crisis intervention services (but not including crisis intervention counseling)

Participation in the development of the individual habilitation plan and other required assessments.

Participation in individual service coordination activities.

Documenting observations, information and services provided to the consumer resident in progress notes.

Cooperate with Volunteers of America and/or State of New Jersey Division staff in any inspection and/or investigation.

Benefits

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

And much more!

Please note:

Benefits for part‑time employees may vary.

Company About

To learn more about VOA‑Greater New York, visit https:///about

VOA‑Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today!

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