Counselor - Flex (Group Home)

High School Diploma or Equivalent

19.25 - $21.25 / Hourly

Shift

First Shift (Day)

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

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.

Three references (two professional, one personal) with contact information

Required personal details to complete background check forms

Onsite onboarding and Fingerprint Scheduling at the Elwyn location

Preemployment physical and drug testing completed nearby

*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.

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages

Paid On-the-Job Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Schedules

Retirement Savings Plan

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.

Manages, supervises, instructs, supports, and provides guidance to assigned individuals served in accordance with the individual's support plan, and works 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

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

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

employment and/or vocational responsibilities, behavior, and performance

safety and response to emergencies, including but not limited to fire alarms

Performs routine housekeeping duties on a daily basis including sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming and organizing; cleans kitchen appliances as scheduled; cleans and sanitizes bathrooms during each shift

Transports individuals to and from program sites, appointments, and community activities including escorting individuals to designated areas

Administers all medications within prescribed time frames, inventories medications as required, picks up medications/refills when needed in accordance with agency trained Medication Administration protocols

When assigned to accompany individual(s) supported to a day program, assists with design and implementation of activities; provides guidance, supervision and support while actively engaging with assigned individual(s) through program activities; documents progress toward outcomes specified for day program activities; Assists 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 ensures that individuals have all prescribed adaptive and medical devices and equipment available to them

Provides support to individuals while engaged in community activities which keep them safe, engaged and happy

participates in planning of supports and behavior management

Completes all required documentation assigned, including but not limited to goal training, behavior management, progress notes, communication logs, incident reports, medications, emergencies and repair issues

Maintains confidentiality at all times of any sensitive or personal information regarding individuals, employees or Elwyn New Jersey

Adheres to all current policies and procedures of Elwyn New Jersey

Maintains current state-mandated training and certifications

Follows all current policies and procedures of Elwyn New Jersey

Cooperates 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

High School Diploma or graduate equivalency diploma (GED)

Experience in a related field or with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred

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).

Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, p regnancy 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.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

On-site

Part Time