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Easterseals New Jersey

Part-time Residential Counselor (Mental Health Group Home)-Freehold, NJ

Easterseals New Jersey, Trenton, New Jersey, United States

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Part-time Residential Counselor (Mental Health Group Home) - Freehold, NJ Location: Freehold, NJ (Monmouth County)

Schedule: Part-time: Sunday-Monday (3:00pm-11:00pm)

Why Join Easterseals NJ?

Professional Growth: From onboarding to ongoing training, we invest in your development with clear pathways for advancement.

Work-Life Balance: We offer a variety of shift options and locations, ensuring we can always meet your needs.

Stability & Legacy: As part of a national network, we offer stability of a trusted nonprofit with the heart of a local organization.

About Our Program Since January 8th 1948, Easterseals New Jersey has worked to meet the continuously growing needs of people with disabilities and their families. Its Mental Health Residential Services delivers self-maintenance, medication education, and/or skill development for people with serious mental illness.

What You’ll Do The Residential Counselor supports the group home residents with daily living activities and delivers high quality services that will help consumers achieve measurable outcomes in accordance with Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRP).

Key Responsibilities Include

Support consumers in achieving personal care goals and addressing ongoing challenges.

Educate consumers on medications, track logs, and conduct monthly audits.

Coordinate services based on individual needs.

Transport consumers using the company van as needed.

Deliver high-quality care in line with Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRP).

Accurately document services within required timeframes using electronic health records.

Who You Are

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in mental health, psychology, sociology, or social work, human services or a related field from an accredited college or university OR

A combination of one or more years of college, plus related life or work experience equal to four years OR

High school diploma or GED plus four years of related work or life experience required.

Requirements: Possess a valid driver’s license & acceptable driving record.

Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.

What We Offer

Use of Company Van as needed to transport consumers.

Competitive Pay & Benefits – Including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts

Employer-Paid Coverage – Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Retirement Savings – 403(b) Plan with Employer Match

Generous Time Off – Paid Time Off, Holidays, Medical Leave, and PTO Buy-Back options

Convenience & Support – Direct Deposit, Payroll Cards, and Employee Assistance Program

Wellness & Recognition – Wellness Program, Referral Bonuses, and a Recognition Program

Training & Development – Paid Orientation and Ongoing Training

Easterseals NJ provides a comprehensive benefits package. For full details, visit www.enjbenefits.com.

Easterseals Is An Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees without regard to age, gender, religion, race, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, parental status, genetic information, source of income, or other legally protected categories in accordance with applicable law with regard to receipt of services, appointment or election to voluntary office or hiring for, assignment to, or promotion in staff positions.

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