Residential Counselor - Paid Training & Career Advancement

· Locations: We’re hiring across New Jersey! Apply today and tell us your county — we’ll match you with an opportunity near you.

· Shifts: Full-time, part-time, and per diem roles available to fit your lifestyle!

· Hours: Choose a schedule that works for you — day, evening, and overnight shifts available!

· Pay: Earn $18.00–$18.75/hour, based on your experience.

Why Join Easterseals NJ?

Here’s why our team members choose us over others:

· Professional Growth: From onboarding to ongoing training, we invest in your development with clear pathways for advancement.

· Work-Life Balance: We offer a variety of shift options and locations, ensuring we can always meet your needs.

· Stability & Legacy: As part of a national network, we offer stability of a trusted nonprofit with the heart of a local organization.

About Our Program:

Easterseals, a national nonprofit, has supported individuals with disabilities for over 50 years. Its Mental Health Residential Services delivers self-maintenance, medication education, and/or skill development for people with serious mental illness.

What You’ll Do:

The Residential Counselor provides personalized support to consumers by assisting with personal care goals, coordinating services, ensuring compliance with AMHRS standards, responding to concerns, educating on medications, facilitating transportation, maintaining accurate records, and delivering high-quality care in line with IRPs.

· Support consumers in achieving personal care goals and addressing ongoing challenges.

· Educate consumers on medications, track logs, and conduct monthly audits.

· Coordinate services based on individual needs.

· Transports consumers using the company van as needed.

· Deliver high-quality care in line with Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRP).

· Accurately document services within required timeframes using electronic health records.

Who You Are:

· Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

· Experience: 1 year of previous experience in direct care or related field.

· Requirements: Possess a valid driver’s license & acceptable driving record. Must be 18 years of age or older.

· Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.

What We Offer:

· Competitive Pay & Benefits – Including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts

· Employer-Paid Coverage – Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance

· Retirement Savings – 403(b) Plan with Employer Match

· Generous Time Off – Paid Time Off, Holidays, Medical Leave, and PTO Buy-Back options

· Convenience & Support – Direct Deposit, Payroll Cards, Mileage Reimbursement, and Employee Assistance Program

· Wellness & Recognition – Wellness Program, Referral Bonuses, and a Recognition Program

· Training & Development – Paid Orientation and Ongoing Training

Easterseals NJ provides a comprehensive benefits package. For full details, visit www.enjbenefits.com.

Easterseals Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

As one of our core values, we strive to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees without regard to their age, gender, religion, race, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability which is unrelated to the ability to perform essential job functions, unfavorable military discharge (except dishonorable), veteran status, marital status, parental status, genetic information, source of income or other legally protected categories in accordance with applicable law with regard to receipt of services, appointment or election to voluntary office or hiring for, assignment to, or promotion in staff positions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $18.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you seeking a full-time or part-time position?
• What days and shifts are you available to work?
• From your home, which counties could you reasonably commute to for work?
• The starting pay range for Residential Counselors is $18.00-$18.75/hr (based on experience). Is this pay range acceptable?
• Are you at least 18 years old?

Work Location: In person