Residential Counselor - Triad Group Home (3775)

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Position Summary:

Center For Family Services is seeking experienced and professional Residential Counselor for the Triad Group Home Program.  The Residential Counselor position requires patience, dedication, understanding, and a passion for engaging and providing supervision and structure for youth living in a residential treatment setting. The Residential Counselor provides direct supervision and supportive counseling services, instructs and guides youth informally throughout their day-to-day activities, and co-leads recreation, and physical education activities. This is a 24-hour residential group home for youth ages 16-20. The home serves youth who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning, Inter Sexual and Asexual (or any youth in the LGBTQQIA spectrum); youth have a history of trauma; youth with emotional and behavioral health challenges. In addition, Triad House works with youth to deal with and overcome the effects of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Triad House provides a nurturing, supportive, and structured environment where our youth can develop trust, grow, and become positive and live independently. 

Location: Pennington, NJ

Job Type/Status: Full time

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Residential Counselor works with and engages youths as well as assists in providing life skills education. They co-lead groups with therapists and case managers and ensure that program structure is consistent with stated goals and objectives. The Residential Counselor supervises programs for youth while ensuring structure within the programs. They ensure that daily living needs are met through directly working with youth.

Requirements: 

• High School Graduate/GED required
• At least three years' experience working with youth and with individuals in the behavioral health field
• Must have ability to provide leadership, be a role model, and relate positively to youth
• Current driver's license with a good driving record of at least three years
• Vehicle with current insurance and registration 
• Must be fully vaccinated and boosted
• Must be able to provide three professional references that speak to applicant's experience working with youth

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.

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