Job Details

Post Date 7/17/2020
Title Residential Counselor - DD Youth
Employment Type Full Time
Work Hours 32 hour position
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday 7am-3pm
Location (County) Burlington
City Westampton
State NJ
Requisition Number 20-0464
Description

Join our team today and immerse yourself in a rewarding career for years to come!

As a Residential Counselor, you will work in a residential group home setting for youth with developmental disabilities in Westampton, Burlington County, NJ. This residential program provides a structured, safe community placement for developmentally disabled children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize positive behavior support strategies with adolescents

• Provide a caring and supportive environment

• Provide direct care services and supervision to residents using approved behavior plans

• Provide assistance and training in activities of daily living

• Provide on-going information to professional staff

• Provide input into assessments, case conferences, and treatment planning

• Recognize behavioral signs indicating potential emergency and take immediate action by reporting to appropriate staff

• Provide one-on-one supervision and record client response

• Directing and assisting clients in preparing for group activities

• Provide social and recreational activities

• Perform light household duties

• Provide transportation

• Demonstrate an ability to work positively with youth in a group setting

• Work at multiple sites within 10 miles of one another

• Prepare meals

• Facilitate groups

Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Medical and dental insurance

• Vision plan

• Retirement plan

• Flexible spending plans

• EXCELLENT time benefits

• Opportunity for personal and career growth

• Team oriented environment – we practice the FISH! Philosophy

Requirements

Qualifications:

•Bachelor's degree plus 1 year experience working with IDD adults or youth

•High School Diploma plus a minimum of 3 years’ experience providing direct care to IDD individuals

All positions require a valid driver’s license in good standing, pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check. All candidates, if hired, will be expected to cooperate with Oaks Integrated Care and The Department of Human Services in all inspections and investigations. Oaks Integrated Care considers applicants for all positions without regard to: race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; sexual orientation; marital or veteran status; the presence of a medical condition, genetic information or handicap, unrelated to performing the tasks of the job; or any other legally protected status.

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