What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Counselor - Benson House (1655) position at Center For Family Services?
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:
Center For Family Services is seeking a Support Coach/ Residential Counselor for the Benson House Group Home. Benson House serves a therapeutic milieu to adolescent's ages 15 -19 years of age growing through mental and behavioral health impairments. Young adults in the program stay an average duration of 6 to 9 months, with a concurrent plant of reunifying the youth back into the community with tools for success in a 6 to 9 months duration. Required Schedule: Relief positions available
Location: Camden, NJ
Job Type/Status: Full-time
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Residential Counselor/Support Coach engages in caring supervision and structure for youth in the home which is consistent with stated goals and objectives. This individual teaches budgeting and money management skills and also provides life and social skills training, guides, instructs, and counsels youth in the program. The Residential Counselor/Support Coach oversees goal setting groups and provides on-to-one assistance. The Support Coach/ Residential Counselor ensures that youth complete their goals as set forth in their treatment plan.
REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma is required, bachelor's degree is preferred
Three years' experience working with at risk youth
Current driver's license & good driving record of 3 years
Vehicle with current insurance and registration
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.
