Volunteers of America-Greater New York VOA-Greater New York is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness survivors of domestic violence people living with HIVAIDS veterans youth aging out of foster care adults with behavioral health or substance use needs and others in need including a special education preschool program.
We are in search of new talent in the following position…
Position Residential Counselor- PT
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.
Location Perth Amboy NJ 08861 Middlesex County
Minimum Qualifications The position shall have one of the following A bachelors 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 drivers 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 ADLs 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 andor 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 andor State of New Jersey Division staff in any inspection andor investigation.
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.
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