Group Home Counselor (DSP)

Overview Join a Team That Changes Lives! Locations: Bridgeton & Millville areas Full time, part time, and Float (Sat/Sun 7a-9p & Fri 3p-11, Sat/Sun 7a-9p) positions available Pay Rate: $19.25 - $21.25 Hourly Rates are based on total years of work experience with Adult IDD populations SameDay Offers & Optional Rapid Onboarding - July 11, 2026 11a-2p Qualified candidates may receive sameday offers at the event. If you choose to participate, optional rapid onboarding will be available onsite and may allow you to start in as little as 7 days* . Please plan for the rapid onboarding process to take up to 4 hours. **Candidates who participate in rapid onboarding process on the day of the event and start on July 20th will receive a $50 net hiring incentive that will be paid on the first paycheck.** What to Bring A valid, unexpired driver's license Three references (two professional, one personal) with contact information Required personal details to complete background check forms Process Includes Onsite onboarding and Fingerprint Scheduling at the Elwyn location Preemployment physical and drug testing completed nearby *Start date is contingent upon timely completion and clearance of all required background checks and screenings. For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission‑driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change - helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives. Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives - including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters. At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer: Generous Paid Time Off Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay Paid On-the-Job Training Tuition Reimbursement Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth Flexible Schedules Retirement Savings Plan Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today. Job Description Position Summary The Group Home Counselor provides supervision, guidance, instruction, and/or skill building to assigned individuals supported within the individual's residence and/or assigned program site regarding daily living activities, health, safety, well‑being, vocational activities, and interaction with others. Responsibilities Manage, supervise, instruct, support, and provide guidance to assigned individuals served in accordance with the individual's support plan, and work daily toward the designated outcomes while continuously emphasizing community integration in all activities, functions, and aspects of life, including but not limited to: personal healthcare personal hygiene including but not limited to baths, showers, oral hygiene, personal care, nail and hair grooming religious preferences sexual preferences ethnic and cultural support recreational/leisure/socialization activities physical fitness healthy living family visits and involvement, and family disagreements and grievances independence purchase and inventory of food and personal supplies meal preparation that may include planning the menu, observing any dietary restrictions, shopping for the necessary items, and cooking and serving the meal housekeeping and cleaning which may include bed making, vacuuming, dusting, folding and organizing management of clothing maintenance including but not limited to laundering, mending and ironing money and financial management including but not limited to money recognition, short term and long-term budgeting, banking and bill paying social awareness including but not limited to table manners, telephone skills, and social etiquette interpersonal relationships employment and/or vocational responsibilities, behavior, and performance safety and response to emergencies, including but not limited to fire alarms Perform routine housekeeping duties on a daily basis including sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming and organizing; clean kitchen appliances as scheduled; clean and sanitize bathrooms during each shift Transport individuals to and from program sites, appointments, and community activities including escorting individuals to designated areas Complete laundry, mending, and ironing as assigned Administer all medications within prescribed time frames, inventory medications as required, pick up medications/refills when needed in accordance with agency trained Medication Administration protocols Oversee and supervise the activities and whereabouts of each individual at the level outlined in the Individual Support Plan Purchase groceries based upon menu for upcoming week as assigned Prepare all meals and snacks as outlined on the menu adhering to any dietary restrictions Perform general shopping duties as assigned When assigned to accompany individual(s) supported to a day program, assist with design and implementation of activities; provide guidance, supervision and support while actively engaging with assigned individual(s) through program activities; document progress toward outcomes specified for day program activities; and complete all required notes, documentation and attendance records Assist the individual with the use, care, maintenance, and repair of prescribed adaptive and medical devices and equipment including but not limited to glasses, hearing aids, gait belts, walkers, wheelchairs, canes, C‑pap machines, eating utensils, and communication boards, and ensure that individuals have all prescribed adaptive and medical devices and equipment available to them Provide support to individuals while engaged in community activities which keep them safe, engaged and happy Complete assessments as assigned within agency provided guidelines; participate in planning of supports and behavior management Complete all required documentation assigned, including but not limited to goal training, behavior management, progress notes, communication logs, incident reports, medications, emergencies and repair issues Maintain confidentiality at all times of any sensitive or personal information regarding individuals, employees or Elwyn New Jersey Remain on duty to ensure the care and safety of individuals until relieved by replacement staff Accept reassignment to support individuals in other residences and locations when and as needed Place trash and recyclables out on scheduled trash days Maintain, organize, files, purges records as assigned Attend at least eight (8) staff meetings per year Adhere to all current policies and procedures of Elwyn New Jersey Maintain current state-mandated training and certifications Follow all current policies and procedures of Elwyn New Jersey Cooperate with Elwyn New Jersey and the State of New Jersey Department of Human Services, or any other authorized investigating body during an inspection, inquiry, or investigation Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), safe crisis prevention and intervention, and medication administration using agency-trained protocols Perform other duties as assigned Education / Skills / Experience Requirements High School Diploma or graduate equivalency diploma (GED) Experience in a related field or with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred Non-profit human service experience highly preferred Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities Demonstrated strong attention to detail Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems Must be able to perform CPR, first aid, and safety care crisis prevention and intervention techniques using agency-trained protocols Must possess good customer interaction, collaboration, and written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated basic experience with web-based applications and email applications preferred Must submit to a criminal background check and drug test and be determined to be not disqualified by the New Jersey Department of Human Services prior to working with individuals served Must agree to have their name checked against the New Jersey Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and NJ Child Abuse Registry (CARI). Must possess a current, valid driver's license in state of residence, have a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience within the United States, and have an acceptable driving record. Equal Opportunity Employer Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation. 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