Residential Counselor Evening

Overview

Residential Counselor (Behavioral Care Specialist) 2nd Shift/3:00P-11:30P

Location:

1000 Atlantic Avenue Camden NJ 08030 (Virtua facility)

Population:
Adolescents

EARN $26.00 per hour ($24.50 + $1.50 SD) with full benefits.

• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts on gym memberships, cell phone packages, hotels, rental cars, computers, amusement parks, theater tickets, and more

• MUST have a bachelor’s degree
• MUST have a valid driver’s license
• MUST have a year of direct care experience with the youth
• The physical capability to restrain patients in emergencies
• Achieve and maintain First Aid and CPR certification

Reports To:

BCS Manager

Education and Experience:

• 18 years of age
• Bachelor’s level practitioner with one year of direct care experience with the youth

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

:

• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass a Criminal Record History Clearance and a Child Abuse History Clearance
• Ability to physically participate in the use of therapeutic holds and to be certified biannually to demonstrate competence
• Ability to participate in trauma informed care and intervene appropriately to de-escalate and prevent crisis situations when necessary
• Excellent interpersonal skills with people from differing backgrounds and cultures
• Ability to be flexible in meeting scheduling needs; able to work on agency holidays, as required
• Knowledge and understanding of CFG’s mission and values
• Follow and abide by all established program and agency protocols, policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriate boundaries with staff and youth
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings, team meetings and processes for communication concerning youth and the program
• Attend and participate in all required trainings, both upon hire and annually
• Achieve and maintain First Aid and CPR certification
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with the team and other internal and external stakeholders; provide help to other team members as needed
• Participate in creating an overall positive community atmosphere with other staff and youth
• Communicate effectively and persuasively orally, in writing and on both an interpersonal and group level
• Provide the team with thorough, timely, legible, accurate, objective information through documentation
• Contribute to ensuring the facility is safe, clean and secure for all youth and staff
• Participate in quality improvement activities
• Demonstrate willingness and ability to accept direction and supervision
• Dress professionally and appropriately as outlined in the Dress Code Policy
• Notify the State Central Registry (1-877-NJ ABUSE) of suspected abuse or neglect as required by law
• Demonstrate a commitment to CFG’s initiative to eliminate restraint and seclusion
• Collaborate with youth to provide appropriate care and participate in their treatment program
• Provide services in a culturally and linguistically competent manner
• Work with children, youth, adults or families with special needs as appropriate
• Support constructive youth and family visitation and youth involvement in community activities
• Attend training in the Nurtured Heart Approach and apply its principles with youth, families and coworkers

Relationships:

• Establish supportive, motivational and therapeutic relationships with youth, ensuring safety and responsible residential care

Supervision:

• Responsible for daily supervision and awareness of youth locations

Daily Living:

• Supervise and participate in daily routines; role model problem solving and independence
• Know current level of functioning and appropriate interventions
• Observe and document behavior and emotional symptoms; implement behavioral interventions as needed
• Read and familiarize with youth treatment plans
• Carry out daily living and behavior plans developed by a multidisciplinary team
• Assist youth with skill-building activities

Programming:

• Maintain structure and follow daily schedule
• Develop, plan, supervise and participate in daily recreational and social activities
• Implement program policies and procedures including behavioral motivational…