What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Counselor - Crisis Diversion Home (4509) position at Center For Family Services?
Center For Family Services is a leading non-profit social services provider with locations across New Jersey. We are dedicated to making a positive and lasting impact in the lives of individuals and families. Recognized as a top workplace, our team is driven by a professional commitment to delivering high-quality care and support.
Over the past decade, we have continued to grow and evolve, expanding our services to meet the diverse and changing needs of our communities. 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 discover vision, hope, and the strength to thrive.
Location: Warren County, NJ
Job Type/Status: Fee for Service
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
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.
