Residential Counselor (Tue-Sat 4:00PM to 12:00AM)

About the Organization
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton is a faith inspired non-profit organization, mission-driven, family-friendly, and passionate about services to our communities. We offer a wide variety of exciting career opportunities in the areas of Direct Care, Clinical, Fundraising, Human Resources, IT, Finance, Marketing, and Nursing. When you join us, you can expect a true focus on work-life balance, rewarding career, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefit programs. Some of our benefits include: generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; Employee Assistance Program, excellent health & pension plans; Public Student Loan Forgiveness program; and wide array of training and staff development opportunities to earn on-site CEUs. Catholic Charities is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for staff as well as for people seeking assistance.

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Req Number
DIR-25-00135

Location
IBHS - Residential - IRP South - Ancora, NJ (61 Laurel)

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Number of Openings
1

Category
Direct Care - Residential

Description

JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of a House Manager, Assistant House Manager, Program Supervisor or Program Director, the residential counselor serves as a member of the Residential Program staff providing support and instruction to the residents of the assigned residential site.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provides support services, including but not limited to daily living skills, life skill development, supportive residential counseling, transportation, etc. as needed by each resident.
2. Support and assist residents in weekly program schedules and outside activities.
3. Maintains the security and safety of the residents and the facility.
4. Participates in the development and implementation of the Individual Recovery Plan for each resident.
5. Communicate, in written & verbal form, assessments & observations of consumers to other treatment team members.
6. Supervise and monitor residents in self-medication. (n/a for TRP, Mercer Residential)
7. Maintains accurate/current client documentation according to accrediting standards.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS: N/A

Position Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any of the following:

High school diploma/GED) + four years of related work or life experience ( experience related to job duties must be clearly documented );LPN license + two years of related work or life experience;Combination of one or more years of college + related work or life experience together equaling four years;RN license;Bachelors degree from accredited college/university + one year of related work or life experience;Bachelors degree from accredited college/university, in mental health, health or other appropriate human services related discipline.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS NEEDED : Valid driver's license is required.

MANDATED PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS :

Behavioral Health Services Completion of comprehensive competency based training program for individuals providing adult mental health residential services required. Certification of CPI/CPR/First Aid, issued by a certified trainer within 90 days of employment. Completion of essential learning online training.

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Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt

Weekly Work Hours
40

Proposed Salary
$39,520/annually + eligible for a sign-on bonus


Schedule
Tue-Sat 4:00PM to 12:00AM


This position is currently accepting applications.