Residential Counselor - Youth I/DD at SERV Behavioral Health System

SERV, a well-established leader in behavioral healthcare in New Jersey, supports people with mental illness and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities as they achieve greater independence and life satisfaction through a wide range of services.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Residential Counselor – Youth I/DD provides therapeutic residential support to youths with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities. The successful candidate will assist with daily living activities and provide behavioral support in a group home setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Orients newly admitted clients
• Plans, leads and supervises client activities
• Provides positive behavioral supports on a daily basis
• Provides direct supervision in a group home setting
• Provides input into assessments, conferences and treatment planning
• Facilitates community integration through focused recreational activities
• Provides pre-vocational skills training as indicated based on client needs
• Collects and records data, and completes all required documentation
• Provides transportation as needed and accompanies clients to and from appointments
• Responsible for ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment and adhering to all safety standards, Federal and State regulations, and corporate policies

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & ABILITY:  

• High School diploma or equivalent and one year of experience working with I/DD individuals in a group setting, OR
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field unrelated to social work/psychology and six (6) months’ experience working with I/DD individuals in a group setting, OR
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology or related field
• Valid unrestricted driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to demonstrate respect for children/adolescents and their families