Group Home Residence Counselor
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Community Health
ADDITIONAL VINELAND GROUP HOME OPENING IN MARCH!
Group Home Residence Counselor - Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) $16.00 per hour on site
For over 60 years, The Guidance Center has been a primary mental health support agency, providing compassionate, professional care to individuals and families in Cumberland County, NJ. As a non-profit organization, our dedicated team of professionals, including doctors, nurses, therapists, and support staff, works to diagnose and treat all types of mental illness.
What We Offer- Comprehensive Health, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Organization-Paid Life Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Vacation and Sick Time
- Union Membership
- Employee Discounts (auto, event tickets, insurance, wireless services, and more)
- 10% additional pay for hours worked between 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM
- Shifts 12 midnight-8am, 4pm to 12 midnight, and 8am to 4pm - typically on weekends
- A High School Diploma required
- Four years of related mental health residential experience required
- Knowledge of community resources and agencies preferred
- Possession of a valid New Jersey driver's license with a clean five-year driving record that meets organizational standards and qualifies for insurance coverage required.
As a Residence Counselor, you will provide counseling, guidance, and advocacy to clients with behavioral health needs in a residential setting. You will play a key role in supporting individuals on their path toward greater independence and improved mental well-being.
What does this position look like?A Residence Counselor is responsible for maintaining progress and activity records, developing and implementing social, recreational, and educational activities, and providing on-site support services. Additional responsibilities include communicating client observations to the treatment team, assisting with transportation to community resources, and participating in team meetings and treatment planning.
Demonstrates competency in delivering Motivational Interviewing (MI), effectively engaging individuals served through engagement, assessment, and intervention.
A Background Check is required. Clear five-year driving record/abstract with ability to be insured by the organizational carrier.
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