Residential Aide -Maternity Group Home (2365)

Center For Family Services is a leading non-profit social services provider with locations across New Jersey. Recognized as a top workplace, our team is driven by a professional commitment to high-quality care and dedicated to making a positive and lasting impact in the lives of individuals and families. Over the past decade, Center For Family Services has continued to grow and evolve, expanding our services to meet the diverse and changing needs in the New Jersey community. Our comprehensive range of evidence-based and specialized programs empowers people to build brighter futures and overcome life's challenges. With a passionate and dedicated workforce of more than 1,500 professionals, Center For Family Services is a powerful force for positive change-helping individuals and families find the vision, hope, and strength for a better life.

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Position Summary: 

The Residential Aide is responsible for assisting in the coordination of residential services and providing professional treatment and care to residents. The role involves creating a safe space for families residing within the shelter. This position reports to the Program Supervisor.

Location: Gloucester County, NJ

Job Type/Status: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety and security of all Mother/Child Residential facilities by conducting regular checks and reporting any maintenance concerns.

• Assist with ensuring overall maintenance of Mother/Child Residential, including cleaning, organizing, identifying maintenance concerns, and completing daily duties.

• Answer all phone calls, document them, and make referrals as necessary. 

• Complete intake form for potential residents and facilitate intakes for incoming residents, including orientating them, providing keys, and giving them intake supplies. 

• Maintain residential client files, including completing/filing incident reports.

• Ensure residents follow program expectations/guidelines.

• Assist all residents with the requirements needed to ensure their well-being.

• Provide house meetings for residents, as necessary.

• Provides "in-home" support to residents including modeling parenting, working with residents on conflict resolution, and enhancing life skills

• Assist resident with resources/referrals

• Assist with on-call schedule as needed.

• Complies with the program's documentation policies

• Imposes consequences to clients for not complying with the program guidelines and expectations

• Completes phone intakes; assists with intakes of new clients; assists with discharging clients

• Other duties assigned by the Program Supervisor and/or Program Director

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED

• At least two years of experience working with program population

• Maintains First A and CPR certifications, as required by funder and licensing agent for specific programs pertinent to this position

• Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License in the state of his/her residence if job is classified as Occasional or Essential driving 

• Must have and maintain automobile insurance if driving a personal vehicle

Benefits:

At the Center for Family Services, our employees are our greatest resource, and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.*

• Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday

• 401k Plan

• Medical insurance plan options

• Dental & Vision Insurance

• Prescription Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Health & Wellness Activities

• Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities

• Opportunity for advancement

Disclaimer Many positions require motor vehicle record evaluations and medical clearances. Center For Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.