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Residential CounselorAcenda Integrated Health is recruiting for a Youth Residential Counselor to support the Psychiatric and Residential Services - Pettirosso Community Home Program in Sewell, New Jersey.

Top Workplace in 2024 by the Philadelphia Inquirer.

As a non-profit organization, we are solely committed to our mission of moving lives forward .

Key Responsibilities:

Provide direct supervision to youth in the home
Assist with skills training and independent living responsibilities (cooking, laundry, budgeting)
Take residents out in the community (outings, doctor appointments, etc.)
Learn and be a part of providing supervision to youth via The Nurtured Heart philosophy
Work closely with the clinical therapist, case manager, nurse, psychiatrist and director in implementation of youth treatment plan goals

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree
OR High School graduate with 3 or more years of experience providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional/school setting
Energy and a passion to assist our youth in a residential setting
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, use of an insured vehicle, an acceptable driving record, and complete background and drug screenings.
Professionalism and a commitment to excellence in care

Additional Information:

Base pay: $18.50
Sign-on Bonus: $500
Bilingual rate: An additional $1.50/hourly rate in added if Spanish proficient

We Provide:

Mission-driven core
Health, Vision and Dental coverage for you and your family
401(k) with up to a 5% employer match
Generous time-off
Flexible Spending Accounts
Year-end performance bonuses

Acenda's Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

Acenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Are you ready to join Team Acenda?
Join Team Acenda and enjoy the remarkable opportunity to make an impact on the lives of those living right here in our community! To learn more about Acenda, please visit our website: https://acendahealth.org/

Department/Program
Pettirosso Community Home (PCH)