Center For Family Services is a leading non-profit social services provider with locations across New Jersey. We are dedicated to making a positive and lasting impact in the lives of individuals and families. Recognized as a top workplace, our team is driven by a professional commitment to delivering high-quality care and support.
Over the past decade, we have continued to grow and evolve, expanding our services to meet the diverse and changing needs of our communities. Our comprehensive range of evidence-based and specialized programs empowers people to build brighter futures and overcome life's challenges.
With a passionate and dedicated workforce of more than 1,500 professionals, Center For Family Services is a powerful force for positive change-helping individuals and families discover vision, hope, and the strength to thrive.
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Location: Cape May Courthouse, NJ
Job Type/Status: Part Time
Position Summary:
Center For Family Services is seeking motivated and compassionate individuals for the Residential Counselor positions within its Oasis/Tranquility Program. The positions available are in a growing program that provides transitional living assistance for both youth and young adults ages 11-20. Through this program, young adults have the opportunity to participate in community activities and to work together to support each other. This program encourages youth to care about themselves and others. It also helps young women develop an independent living plan and set goals for a positive future. The Residential Counselor is a key member of the program's team and provides direct counseling services and support to the youth and young adults in the program. Local candidates highly encouraged to apply!
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Residential Counselor has patience, dedication, understanding, and a passion for engaging and providing supervision and structure for young women in the program. This trauma informed individual engages in caring supervision and structure for the young women in the residence. They are consistent with stated goals and objectives and must be able to commit to weekend and as needed relief shifts. The Residential Counselor teaches budgeting and money management skills and also provides life and social skills training. The Residential Counselor oversees goal setting groups, provides one-to-one assistance, and ensures that the youth complete their goals as set forth in their treatment plan. This individual completes documentation and other reporting requirements in a timely manner, contributes on Agency committees, meets regularly with supervisor, and participates in other continuing professional development opportunities.
Requirements:
Disclaimer Many positions require motor vehicle record evaluations and medical clearances. Center For Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.