* Residential Counselor 2nd Shift 3P-11:30P

Overview

3P-11:30P/Five days a week work/Days off may OR may not be consecutive

Salary is $16 per hour plus full benefits

Job location: Virtua Hospital in Camden

A great work facility for people with calling to make a difference to others

MUST have bachelor's degree

MUST have valid driver's license

At least a year of experience with adolescents in behavioral health setting

The role of the Behavioral Care Specialists is to provide 24-hour supervision, care, and personal, supportive interaction with residents. BCSs facilitate the development of an appropriate, home-like environment. Under the supervision of the Program Director, and BCS Shift Supervisors, BCSs support residents through an extensive range of daily living activities.

Responsibilities

The following are essential job accountabilities:

Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with adults and adolescents. Understanding of adolescent development, group dynamics, and family interactions. Good listening skills. Ability to function as a member of a team. Knowledge of the range of resident’s physical, emotional, social, and educational needs. Knowledge of state laws regarding child abuse and confidentiality. Willingness to participate in recreational activities with residents. Successful completion of “Handle with Care” physical restraint training system. Ability to interpret and apply written regulations and procedures. Ability to establish rapport with a variety of residents in a wide range of mental and emotional states. Basic knowledge of the role and authority of NJ-DHS/DYFS, DCBHS, CMO’s and CSA, FSO’s, program philosophy, policies, and procedures.

Supervises, observes and participates with resident in the carrying out of the daily routine (i.e. meals, school, chores, etc.). Constructively delegates tasks to residents as means of teaching responsibility, respect, and accountability.

Supervises work in accord with individual need and motivates residents to take an active role in daily household activities.

Directly supervises and knows whereabouts of every resident in his/her care at all times.

Consistently encourages residents to perform required housekeeping tasks. Responsible for holding residents accountable for appearance of living area and furnishings.

Assists residents in resolving personal problems and/or conflicts by listening to their concerns, and always responding in a therapeutic and supportive way to provide them with alternatives to unacceptable or negative behaviors.

Attends and participates in treatment/behavior management team meetings with coworkers. Makes use of supervisory time to discuss issues regarding wellbeing and needs of residents.

Consistently implements all program policies & procedures including the behavioral motivational system.

Attentive to building security checks as designated by program. Perform all tasks outlined in the Circulation of Shift Policy and Supervision of Residents Policy.

Conducts authorized room searches of residents, property, common areas, lockers, and resident rooms and as required by program policy.

Is assigned to mandatory extra shifts. Responsible for finding a replacement or for filling the shift him/herself.

Takes on special tasks to contribute to the overall functioning of the program (i.e., ordering supplies, shopping, fire drills, pharmacy runs, errands, etc.). Aids in the training of new workers on the job.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree required, one year of experience working with children or adolescents in a group, mental health, or residential setting.

Valid Driver’s license required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.