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