What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Counselor - Crisis Diversion Home (4505) position at Center for Family Services?
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Location: Warren County, NJ
Job Type/Status: Full Time
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists with the admission process on new client admissions and orientation procedures and schedules.
- Co-facilitate all orientation groups and daily living skills groups.
- Know where clients are at all times.
- Provides liaison with staff and other staff to ensure that all clients' needs are be met.
- Provides supervision of meals, including supervision of servers and clean-up crew after each meal. Ensure that garbage is disposed of properly after each meal.
- Monitor rooms to ensure cleanliness after each activity.
- Participate in required staff training and staff meetings as scheduled.
- Supervise clients with emphasis on client safety and well-being.
- Remind clients of program rules and regulations as necessary and report infractions appropriately.
- Provide emotional support for clients while referring them to therapy staff to deal with clinical issues.
- Complete all assigned paperwork in a neat, accurate and timely manner.
- Complete incident reports according to policy in a timely, accurate manner.
- Communicate with other staff as necessary to promote quality client care.
- Observe and report safety, maintenance problems.
- Exercise sound professional judgment and seek assistance as necessary to effectively manage client behavior.
- Follows all company policies and procedures.
REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Graduate/GED required
- At least two working with individuals in the behavioral health field
- Current driver's license with a good driving record of at least three years
- English-Spanish bilingual and lived experience preferred
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
About Employment at Center For Family Services Apply and get hired at Center For Family Services, a leader in the non-profit sector and named as a top workplace in the region since 2010. As part of our team, you will be recognized as our most valuable resource. Our staff balance best practices with personalized care. Together our team makes a positive difference in the lives of people in need. If you're interested in a rewarding career, Center For Family Services is a great place to grow as a professional. For more information about our top workplace, please visit Center For Family Services website at www.centerffs.org.
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.
