About Job

Location: Bridgewater/Franklin Park, NJ (Somerset County)
Work Schedule: Full-Time: Monday-Friday (6:00am-2:00pm or 7:00am-3:00pm)
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 organization, has supported individuals with disabilities for over 50 years. Its services for mental health conditions and intellectual/developmental disabilities provides daily living support and community-based programs that teaches individuals with special needs valuable life skills through instruction and real-world experiences.

What You’ll Do:

The Lead Residential Counselor supports the Residential Supervisor to ensure that the multiple group homes operate cohesively and provide those who participate the opportunity to experience a quality of life through support and advocacy.
Functions as mentor to ensure that all team members are supporting consumer participants within a person-centered approach.
Serves as the point of contact regarding all consumers’ individual needs in the program environment when the supervisor is not available.
Supports the Residential Supervisor in the implementation of all regulatory standards that meet the rights of the individuals supported by assisting in the daily operations within the program.

What You'll Have:

Bachelor’s Degree in mental health, psychology, sociology, social work, or a related field from an accredited college or university OR a combination of 1+ years of college and at least 4 years of related work/life experience in direct care OR a high school diploma or GED and at least 4 years of related work/life experience in direct care required.
At least 1 year experience in a mental health group home setting required.
At least 1 year of management experience preferred.
Proven leadership, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including working with individuals with mental illness.
Intermediate computer skills including the ability to complete documentation in an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
Knowledge of state/local regulations.

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.